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5 Hryven Balaklava
2004 year| Nickel brass (German silver) | 16.54 g | 35 mm |
| Issuer | Ukraine |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | National Bank of Ukraine (Національний банк України) |
| Period | Republic (1991-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2004 |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#31858 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 61% |
Reverse
In the upper part of the coin field the Balaklava bay is depicted; to the right - sailing ships, to the left - the coat of arms of the town of Balaklava; in the lower part of the coin field there is a column and two anchors, found during archeological excavations; above there is a semicircular inscription: 2500 РОКІВ БАЛАКЛАВІ (2500 Years to Balaklava)
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering: 2500 РОКІВ БАЛАКЛАВІ
Engraver: Sviatoslav Ivanenko
Designer: Borys Hrudenko
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The coin is dedicated to a former ancient town and one of today's districts of the city of Sevastopol. According to Strabo, Pliny the Elder and other ancient authors there was located on the territory of the present Balaklava an ancient Tauridian settlement of Palakion (the 7-6th century B.C.), in 4th century B.C. it was captured by the Greeks, in 5-th - by the Byzantines. The bay, well sheltered from the sea by high rocks, constantly attracted attention: in 1357 the town was captured by the Genoeses who built here Chymbalo fortress; in 1457 it was captured by the Turks and since that it is called Balaklava (fish town).Interesting fact
The 5 Hryven (Balaklava) 2004 coin from Ukraine features a unique design that commemorates the 150th anniversary of the town of Balaklava, which is located in the Crimean Peninsula. The coin's design includes an image of the historic Balaklava Harbor, along with several other landmarks and symbols associated with the town. This coin is considered a collector's item and is not meant for circulation, making it a rare and valuable addition to any coin collection.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 30000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Hryven (Balaklava) 2004 coin.
