50 Hryven The Millennial Anniversary of Saint Sophia Cathedral Foundation
2011 year| Silver (.999) (local gilding) | 500 g | 85 mm |
| Issuer | Ukraine |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | National Bank of Ukraine (Національний банк України) |
| Period | Republic (1991-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2011 |
| Value | 50 Hryven 50 UAH = USD 1.22 |
| Currency | Hryvnia (1996-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) (local gilding) |
| Weight | 500 g |
| Diameter | 85 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#97350 |
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| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
There is the conventionalized composition representing a part of the mural decorations near the cathedral main altar - the XIth century mosaics "Eucharist" and "Orans"; above there is the conventionalized inscription ТИСЯЧОЛІТТЯ СОФІЇ КИЇВСЬКОЇ (Millennium of Sophia of Kyiv). The Blessed Virgin's outer garment (omophor, pallium) is gilded.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering: ТИСЯЧОЛІТТЯ СОФІЇ КИЇВСЬКОЇ
Engravers: Volodymyr Atamanchuk, Sviatoslav Ivanenko
Designers: Volodymyr Taran, Oleksandr Kharuk, Serhii Kharuk
Edge
Smooth with in-depth legends
Comment
The commemorative coin is dedicated to the Saint Sophia cathedral founded in the 11th century, which has played a weighty part in the development and formation of the city of Kyiv as a spiritual, cultural and political center. The Saint Sophia of Kyiv has always excited admiration thanks to its majesty and still deeply impresses as an outstanding monument of architecture and mural painting.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique gilding technique, known as "local gilding," which involves applying a thin layer of gold to specific areas of the coin's design, creating a striking contrast between the silver and gold elements.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Hryven (The Millennial Anniversary of Saint Sophia Cathedral Foundation) 2011 coin.
