5 Hryven Ancient Halych

2017 year


Nickel brass (German silver)	16.54 g	35 mm

Description

Issuer	Ukraine
Issuing bank	National Bank of Ukraine (Національний банк України)
Period	Republic (1991-date)
Type	Non-circulating coin
Year	2017
Value	5 Hryven 5 UAH = USD 0.12
Currency	Hryvnia (1996-date)
Composition	Nickel brass (German silver)
Weight	16.54 g
Diameter	35 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated	2024-10-08

References

Numista	N#121328
Rarity index	36%

Reverse

Against the background of the town's reconstruction is a horseman - King Danylo of Halych; above is the town's coat of arms.

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering: ГАЛИЧ ДАВНІЙ

Translation: Ancient Halych

Engravers: Sviatoslav Ivanenko, Volodymyr Demianenko

Designers: Volodymyr Taran, Oleksandr Kharuk, Serhii Kharuk

Edge

Reeded

Comment

This coin commemorates ancient Halych, which was one of the largest centers of Kyiv Rus. Halych was the capital of the Principality of Halych and the Kingdom of Halych-Volhynia. The town was an important economic, political, and cultural center, which promoted crafts, trade, and the construction of public housing and churches. The Halych-Volhynian Chronicle was also written in ancient Halych.

Interesting fact

The 5 Hryven (Ancient Halych) 2017 coin from Ukraine features an image of the historic Halych Castle, which was built in the 12th century and served as the capital of the medieval state of Galicia-Volhynia. The castle has a rich history and has been a significant cultural and architectural landmark in Ukraine for centuries. It's a great example of the country's rich cultural heritage and history, and it's depicted on this commemorative coin.

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
2017	40000	-	-	-	-	-	-

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