66 - Zodiac - Libra - 100 dram 2008

Reference Description

This silver commemorative coin depicting Libra has been issued by the Central Bank of Armenia under the International Program “The Signs of Zodiac”.
Libra is a southern constellation situated between Virgo and Scorpio. It is the seventh sign of Zodiac. Libra is associated with Themis, who, according to Greek mythology, is a goddess of justice, legitimacy and prediction. One of the Themis’s attributes of justice is a pair of scales symbolizing balance of law.
By some assumptions Libra has been considered as a separate constellation since the times of the Romans.
The astrological period called Libra takes the period from September 24 to October 23.
The coin issued with colored inks and zircon.
Designed by U. Walerzak.
Minted in the Mint of Poland.

Specifications

Denomination: 100 dram
Metal: Silver 925
Weight: 28.28g
Diameter: 38.61mm
Mintage: 12,000 pcs.
Edge: Plain
Strike quality: Proof

Notes

This silver commemorative coin depicting Libra has been issued by the Central Bank of Armenia under the International Program “The Signs of Zodiac”.Libra is a southern constellation situated between Virgo and Scorpio. It is the seventh sign of Zodiac. Libra is associated with Themis, who, according to Greek mythology, is a goddess of justice, legitimacy and prediction. One of the Themis’s attributes of justice is a pair of scales symbolizing balance of law.By some assumptions Libra has been considered as a separate constellation since the times of the Romans.The astrological period called Libra takes the period from September 24 to October 23.The coin issued with colored inks and zircon.

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Citation

“66 - Zodiac - Libra - 100 dram 2008,” Armenian Numismatic Research Organization, accessed December 27, 2024, https://armnumres.org/index.php/items/show/211.