HomeFleur-de-coin.comBuy on-lineCoin ShopCategoryEuro coins Malta 2 cents 2008 - Altar of prehistoric temple of Imnajdra EUR 0.35 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# 126 Details The Mnajdra temple grouping lies on the southern coast of Malta. It is a complex of three Neolithic temples surrounding an oval courtyard, the oldest having been built during the Ġgantija phase (3600-3200 BC), while the other two date from the early and mid Tarxien phase (3150-2500 BC). It has been stated by numerous historians that part of the Mnajdra Temples are the oldest free standing buildings in the world, much older than Stonehenge. Specifications Diameter - 18.75mm Thickness - 1.67mm Weight - 3.06gr Composition Copper plated steel (94.35% steel - 5.65% copper) Edge Groove Comments Designer:Noel Galea Bason Mintage 36,000,000 pieces To return to the previous page, please hit the Back button on your browser or click here