Cyprus 2 euros 2012 - The Idol of Pomos

Obverse of Cyprus 2 euros 2012 - The Idol of Pomos

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Krause - Mishler KM# 85
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 - 25.75mm Thickness - 2.2mm Weight - 8.5gr
Composition BiAlloy (Nk/Ng), ring Cupronickel (75% copper - 25% nickel clad on nickel core), center Nickel brass (75% copper - 20% zinc - 5% nickel)
Edge Combination of the number 2 and ** repeated six times
Comments Designer: Erik Maell and Tatiana Soteropoulos
Mintage 200,000 pieces

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Author: Ioannis Androulakis