Cyprus 1 euro 2009 - The Idol of Pomos

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UNCGrade ExplanationA new condition coin that does not have any sign of wear. Marks on the coin that may come from the manufacturing process do not keep a coin from being unciruclated

Obverse of Cyprus 1 euro 2009 - The Idol of Pomos

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Krause - Mishler	KM# 84
Details	The coin depicst a cruciform idol from the Chalcolithic period (3000 BC). This characteristic example of the island's prehistoric art reflects Cyprus's place at the heart of civilisation and antiquity. The sculpture represents a woman with her arms spread. It was probably used as a fertility symbol. Many similar sculptures have been found on Cyprus. Smaller versions were worn as amulets around the neck, just as this idol wears (a small copy of) itself.
Specifications	Diameter - 23.25mm Thickness - 2.33mm Weight - 7.5gr
Composition	BiAlloy (Nk/Ng), ring Nickel brass (75% copper - 20% zinc - 5% nickel), center Cupronickel (75% copper - 25% nickel clad on nickel core)
Edge	Interrupted milled
Comments	Designer: Erik Maell and Tatiana Soteropoulos
Mintage	3,985,000 pieces