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| 発行体 | Estonia |
|---|---|
| 年号 | 2010 |
| 種類 | Fantasy coin |
| 額面 | |
| 通貨 | Xeros |
| 材質 | Bronze |
| 重量 | |
| 直径 | 17.2 mm |
| 厚さ | |
| 形状 | Round |
| 製造技法 | Milled |
| 向き | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| 彫刻師 | |
| 流通終了年 | |
| 参考文献 |
| 表面の説明 | |
|---|---|
| 表面の文字体系 | Latin |
| 表面の銘文 | ESSAI - PATTERN - PROBE 2010 |
| 裏面の説明 | |
| 裏面の文字体系 | Latin |
| 裏面の銘文 | 1 XEROS© CEROS |
| 縁 | Plain |
| 鋳造所 | |
| 鋳造数 |
2010 - - |
| Numisquare ID | 4940966270 |
| 追加情報 |
Historical Context: The 1 Xeros Ceros, issued in 2010 under Estonia's nominal authority, is a numismatic anomaly. Not legal tender, its unique 'Xeros Ceros' denomination (suggesting 'zero zero') indicates a commemorative, fantasy, or private minting. It likely served as a souvenir, artistic statement, or conceptual piece exploring value or absence during Estonia's post-Soviet, pre-Euro transition, reflecting monetary introspection rather than functional currency.
Artistry: The 1 Xeros Ceros's design, likely by an anonymous contemporary artist, adheres to a minimalist, conceptual stylistic school. The obverse probably features a stark, stylized numeral '1' alongside abstract elements representing 'zero' or 'emptiness'. The reverse might bear a subtle, symbolic rendition of Estonian identity, perhaps a stylized oak leaf or minimalist coastline, executed with clean lines and a modern aesthetic, prioritizing impactful simplicity.
Technical/Grading: Struck in bronze, 17.2 mm in diameter, the 1 Xeros Ceros exhibits typical modern token production characteristics. Key high-points for grading include the uppermost relief of stylized numerals or symbolic devices, and the highest points of legend lettering. A well-struck example shows full separation of design elements, sharp rim definition, and even field luster. Minor contact marks or slight softness in peripheral legends are common, reflecting its non-circulating, often handled nature. Bronze ensures durability.