50 Euros Ancient Pella
2012 year| Gold (.999) | 1.00 g | 14.00 mm |
| Issuer | Greece |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Hellenic Republic (1974-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2012 |
| Value | 50 Euros 50 EUR = USD 55 |
| Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.999) |
| Weight | 1.00 g |
| Diameter | 14.00 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#41792 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
The obverse of the coin features decorative elements (a wave and a geometric motif) from a stone tabletop found at the shrine in the so-called house of Poseidon, Pella, Hellenistic period.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
APXAIA
2012
ΠΕΛΛΑ
Translation:
ANCIENT
2012
PELLA
Engraver: Geórgios Stamatópoulos
Edge
Plain
Comment
Pella supplanted Aigai as the capital economic and cultural centre in the Great, Pella reached its peak rich archaeological finds, notably the palace complex, temples and wealth of information about the city’s layout, architecture and economic life. The mosaic floors and the wall-paintings, rare seat of the Roman province of transferred to Thessaloniki. Pella was destroyed by an earthquake, most probably in the early 1st century BC.Interesting fact
The 50 Euro Ancient Pella coin from Greece, made of gold (.999) and weighing 1.00g, features an image of the ancient city of Pella, which was the capital of the ancient kingdom of Macedon and the birthplace of Alexander the Great.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 4000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Euros (Ancient Pella) 2012 coin.
