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50 Euros Cycladic Civilization
2014 year| Gold (.999) | 1.00 g | 14.00 mm |
| Issuer | Greece |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Hellenic Republic (1974-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2014 |
| 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#69042 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Head of Cycladic figurine encircled by lettering.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΚΥΚΛΑΔΙΚΟΣ ΠΟΛΙΤΙΣΜΟΣ
2014
Translation:
CYCLADIC CIVILIZATION
2014
Designer: Maria Andonatou
Edge
Plain
Comment
The Cycladic Civilisation is the earliest important civilisation to emerge during the Bronze Age in Greece, with remarkable achievements dating as far back as 3200 B.C. The Cyclades inhabitants soon organised themselves into thriving settlements that benefited from sea trade and the abundance of valuable raw materials such as obsidian (Milos) and marble (Paros). The austere landscape of the small Cycladic islands gave rise to a civilisation characterised by abstraction and stark simplicity. The numerous archaeological artefacts unearthed on the islands include the world-famous Cycladic figurines, which influenced modern art. The Cycladic Civilisation influenced the Minoan Civilisation in its early phase and contributed to the cultural flourishing of Crete and Mycenaean Greece in the Bronze Age. The prehistoric city of Akrotiri on the island of Santorini, perfectly preserved for having been buried for thousands of years under volcanic ash, provides a window intoCycladic Civilisation in its later phase.
Interesting fact
The 50 Euro Cycladic Civilization coin from Greece, made of gold (.999) and weighing 1.00g, features a unique design that showcases the ancient Cycladic culture. The obverse side of the coin depicts a representation of a Cycladic figurine, while the reverse side features a ship, symbolizing the seafaring nature of the Cycladic people. This coin is a beautiful tribute to the rich history and culture of the Cyclades islands in the Aegean Sea.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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