Danh mục
| Đơn vị phát hành | Turkmenistan |
|---|---|
| Năm | 1999 |
| Loại | Standard circulation coin |
| Mệnh giá | 500 Manat (500 TMM) |
| Tiền tệ | Manat (1993-2009) |
| Chất liệu | Nickel clad steel |
| Trọng lượng | 3.57 g |
| Đường kính | 20.9 mm |
| Độ dày | 1.5 mm |
| Hình dạng | Round |
| Kỹ thuật | Milled |
| Hướng | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Nghệ nhân khắc | |
| Lưu hành đến | 1 January 2010 |
| Tài liệu tham khảo | KM#12, Schön#17 |
| Mô tả mặt trước | The left profile of President Saparmurat Niyazov (1991-2006). |
|---|---|
| Chữ viết mặt trước | Latin |
| Chữ khắc mặt trước |
SAPARMYRAT NYҰAZOW TÜRKENISTANYÑ ILKINJI PREZIDENTI (Translation: Saparmurat Niyazov the first Turkmenistan President) |
| Mô tả mặt sau | Denomination, date below |
| Chữ viết mặt sau | Latin |
| Chữ khắc mặt sau |
TÜRKMENISTANYÑ MERKEZI BANKY 500 MANAT ·1999· (Translation: Turkmenistan Central Bank 500 manat) |
| Cạnh | Reeded |
| Xưởng đúc | |
| Số lượng đúc |
1999 - - 20 000 000 |
| ID Numisquare | 2183398200 |
| Thông tin bổ sung |
Historical Context: Issued in 1999, the 500 Manat coin emerged during independent Turkmenistan's consolidation under President Saparmurat Niyazov, or Turkmenbashi. This era was marked by a strong national identity and a pervasive personality cult around Niyazov, declared president for life. The coinage, including this piece, symbolized the nation's sovereignty and its leader's pivotal role in shaping Turkmenistan's "Golden Age," distinctly moving away from Soviet iconography.
Artistry: The 500 Manat's design adheres to a nationalistic realist stylistic school, typical of post-Soviet Turkmen coinage. While individual engravers are rarely credited for circulating issues, the aesthetic reflects state-sanctioned iconography. The obverse prominently features a dignified portrait of President Niyazov, often in formal attire, symbolizing leadership. The reverse displays the denomination and year, frequently encircled by traditional Turkmen ornamentation or the national emblem, reinforcing cultural heritage.
Technical/Grading: Struck in nickel clad steel, the 500 Manat (KM#12) presents specific characteristics for technical assessment. Key high-points for grading include the intricate details of President Niyazov's hair, facial features, and suit collar on the obverse. On the reverse, the fine lines of the wreath surrounding the denomination and the crispness of the numerals are critical. Due to the clad composition, strike quality varies; strong strikes show full detail, while weaker strikes may present flatness in higher relief areas.