© Alexandr Prokofyev
© Alexandr Prokofyev
New Year Token
2002 year| Silver (.999) | 5.0 g | 22 mm |
| Location | Cyprus |
|---|---|
| Type | › Tokens |
| Year | 2002 |
| Currency | Cyprus - New Year Tokens |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 5.0 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-11-13 |
| Numista | N#118100 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Dove in flight left with a branch touching the beak. Circle legend around divided by two dots.
Lettering:
ΕΙΡΙΝΗ
ΑΓΑΠΗ
Translation:
PEACE
LOVE
Edge
Milled
Comment
Fineness. It was found, that the volume of the token is 0.47 cm^3. This brings to the density 10.8±0.2 g/cm^3. For pure silver has density 10.49 g/cm^3, it was recommended to choose the silver 0.999 - common fineness nowadays.The origin is suggested as Cyprus, for the item was from a private collection in Cyprus. Furthermore the plot 'dove with a branch' being a typical symbol of peace, is used in the coat of arms of Cyprus.
