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500 Manat Gorogly Beg
2001 year| Silver (.925) | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Turkmenistan |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1991-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2001 |
| Value | 500 Manat (500 TMM) |
| Currency | Manat (1993-2009) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#16800 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Gorogly Beg
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TÜRKMENISTANYÑ MERKEZI BANKY
GÖROGLY BEG TÜRKMEN
500
MANAT
2001
∙ BEÝIK TÜRKMEN ŞAHSYÝETLERI ∙
Translation:
Turkmenistan Central Bank
Gorogly Beg Turkmen
500 manat
Outstanding personalities of Turkmenistan
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The Epic of Koroghlu is a heroic legend prominent in the oral traditions of the Turkic peoples. The legend typically describes a hero who seeks to avenge a wrong. It was often put to music and played at sporting events as an inspiration to the competing athletes. Koroghlu is the main hero of epic with the same name in Azerbaijani and Turkish as well as some other Turkic languages. The epic tells about the life and heroic deeds of Koroghlu as a hero of the people who struggled against unjust rulers. The epic combines the occasional romance with Robin Hood-like chivalry.The legend first began to take shape sometime around the 11th century AD. The epic of Köroğlu exists in many variants in a number of different Turkic languages and is common to several different cultures. The story has been told for many generations by the Ashik bards of Azerbaijan and Turkey and has been written down mostly in the 18th century.
Interesting fact
The 500 Manat (Gorogly Beg) 2001 coin from Turkmenistan features a unique design that showcases the country's rich history and culture. The obverse side of the coin depicts a portrait of Gorogly Beg, a prominent Turkmen leader from the 14th century, while the reverse side features an image of a traditional Turkmen carpet, which is a symbol of the country's rich cultural heritage. The coin's design is a nod to Turkmenistan's rich history and cultural traditions, and it serves as a reminder of the country's rich cultural heritage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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