Cyprus 1 euro 2009 - The Idol of Pomos

Obverse of Cyprus 1 euro 2009 - The Idol of Pomos

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Krause - Mishler KM# 84
Details A cross-shaped idol dating back to the Cypriot chalcolithic period (3000 B.C.), found in Pomos, a village in the district of Paphos.

It is a characteristic example of prehistoric art in Cyprus, representing the island's antiquity, culture and civilization
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

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