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New Ukrainian coin Ancient Drohobych
Tue, 2016-12-27 10:38 — ehobbex
On December 22nd, 2016, the National Bank of Ukraine put the commemorative coin "Ancient Drohobych" of 5 hryvnia face value under Ancient cities of Ukraine coin series into circulation.
This coin commemorates an ancient Halych town of Drohobych. The only extant recorded mention of the town goes back to the 14th century, although archaeological evidence shows that the town has a much longer history.
Obverse:
There is Ukraine`s small coat of arms, the legend УКРАЇНА (Ukraine), the coin face value 5 ГРИВЕНЬ (5 hryvnias), and the coin issue year 2016 (below to the right); in the foreground is the town`s tower, with the town`s town hall and conventionalized view being in the background; beneath is the mint mark of the NBU`s Banknote Printing and Minting Works.
Reverse:
Against the background of a fragment from an engraving featuring ancient Drohobych is the town`s coat of arms (above); in the foreground is the town`s St. Peter and Paul`s Church and St. George`s Church; beneath against a smooth background is the legends ДРОГОБИЧ/ДАВНІЙ (Drohobych/ancient).
The coin is made from German silver, quality− “special uncirculated”, weight – 16.54 g, diameter – 35.0 mm, mintage – 30.000 pieces. The coin edge is grooved.
Source of information: National Bank of Ukraine www.bank.gov.ua