Katalog
| Emitent | Eritrea |
|---|---|
| Rok | 1993 |
| Typ | Non-circulating coin |
| Nominał | 50 Dollars |
| Waluta | Dollar (1993-1997) |
| Skład | Gold (.999) |
| Waga | 3.11 g |
| Średnica | 17.95 mm |
| Grubość | 3.1 mm |
| Kształt | Round |
| Technika | Milled |
| Orientacja | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Rytownik(zy) | |
| W obiegu do | 1 January 1997 |
| Źródło(a) | KM#8, Schön#8 |
| Opis awersu | Palm, camel and a dhow on the sea, in circle. Legend in Tigrinya, English and Arabic around the toothed rim. |
|---|---|
| Pismo awersu | Arabic, Ge`ez, Latin |
| Legenda awersu |
ኤርትሪያ ★★★ ERITREA ★★★ الارتري ★★★ 1993 PM (Translation: Eritrea) |
| Opis rewersu | Stylized plant in laurel wreath surrounded by circle. Legend in Tigrinya, English and Arabic around the toothed rim. |
| Pismo rewersu | Arabic, Ge`ez, Latin |
| Legenda rewersu |
• መዓልቲነዳነት • INDEPENDENCE DAY • يوم الاستقلال • Au. $ 50 999.9 24th MAY 1993 (Translation: Independence Day.) |
| Krawędź | Reeded |
| Mennica |
(PM) Pobjoy Mint, Surrey, United Kingdom (1965-2023) |
| Nakład |
1993 PM - Proof - 20 000 |
| ID Numisquare | 2344899650 |
| Dodatkowe informacje |
Historical Context: The 1993 Eritrea 50 Dollars Independence gold coin commemorates the nation's de jure independence on May 24, 1993, following a UN-supervised referendum. This pivotal event marked the culmination of a thirty-year war for liberation from Ethiopia, establishing the State of Eritrea under its first president, Issaias Afwerki. This issue symbolizes the birth of a sovereign nation, a tangible testament to the Eritrean people's struggle and triumph.
Artistry: The coin's design, likely by an unattributed artist, embodies a modern commemorative style deeply rooted in national symbolism. The obverse features the Eritrean coat of arms—a dromedary camel symbolizing resilience—encircled by a laurel wreath, with "STATE OF ERITREA" and "1993". The reverse powerfully depicts freedom fighters, often interpreted as a mother and child, representing the struggle, sacrifice, and the nation's hopeful future, alongside "50 DOLLARS INDEPENDENCE".
Technical/Grading: Struck in .999 fine gold, this petite issue (3.11 grams, 17.95 mm) typically exhibits a high-quality proof strike. Key high-points for examination include the camel's head and wreath on the obverse. On the reverse, critical areas are the facial features of the figures and the intricate folds of their garments. A premium example will display fully frosted devices against deeply mirrored fields, with complete strike definition even in the smallest elements.