HomeFleur-de-coin.comBuy on-lineCoin ShopCategoryEuro coins Cyprus 1 euro 2016 - The Idol of Pomos EUR 1.90 Low price Guarantee!We are confident that the price for this item is unbeatable 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 Please ignore the date on the image if different from the description 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 We also recommend these items Cyprus 1 euro 2017The Idol of Pomos - €2.25 Finland 1 euro 2004Two flying swans - €2.50 Finland 1 euro 2006Two flying swans - €2.60 Finland 10 cents 2004The heraldic lion of Finland - €0.80 Finland 10 cents 2006The heraldic lion of Finland - €0.50 Finland 20 cents 2004The heraldic lion of Finland - €0.85 Finland 20 cents 2006The heraldic lion of Finland - €0.65 Finland 5 cents 2002The heraldic lion of Finland - €0.50 Finland 5 cents 2004The heraldic lion of Finland - €0.90 Finland 5 cents 2006The heraldic lion of Finland - €0.55 Greece 2011 Complete Year SetComplete Year Set - Special Olympics - €6.70 Greece 1 cent 2006Athenian triere - €0.25 To return to the previous page, please hit the Back button on your browser or click here