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500 Francs CFA Colossus of Rhodes
2008 year| Silver (.999) | 7 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Ivory Coast |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1960-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2008 |
| Value | 500 Francs CFA 500 XOF = USD 0.84 |
| Currency | CFA franc (1960-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 7 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#78906 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 84% |
Reverse
Colossus of Rhodes
Script: Latin
Lettering:
***COLOSSE DE RHODES***
2008
MERVEILLES DU MONDE DE L'ANTIQUITÉ
Translation:
Colossus of Rhodes
Wonders of the Ancient World
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 500 Francs CFA (Colossus of Rhodes) 2008 coin from Ivory Coast is that it features a depiction of the Colossus of Rhodes, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, on its obverse side. The Colossus was a massive bronze statue of the Greek god Helios that stood over 100 feet tall and was erected in the city of Rhodes in the 3rd century BC. It was destroyed in an earthquake in 226 BC, but its remains were considered one of the most impressive sights in the ancient world. The coin's design serves as a nod to this iconic symbol of ancient civilization and engineering.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 7500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Francs CFA (Colossus of Rhodes) 2008 coin.
