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Proof and UNC coins: what the terms mean
Proof describes a method of manufacture and finish. UNC, short for uncirculated, generally describes a coin with no wear from circulation. They answer...
HORSEMAN 500 tenge 1 oz Proof Казахстан
Specifications
- Country
- Казахстан
- Denomination
- 500 ₸
- Metal
- Silver 925
- Mass
- 1oz (31.1 g)
- Diameter
- 38.61
- Mintage
- 5000
- Quality
- Proof
- Year
- 2006
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The Rider is a 500 ₸ commemorative coin struck in .925 silver, with a weight of 31.10 g. Its artistic design is based on the image of a gold plaque discovered by archaeologists during excavations of the Tenlik burial mound in Semirechye. The find is dated to the 3rd–2nd centuries BC and belongs to the group of monuments of the ancient nomadic culture that left a significant mark on the history of the steppe region. The image of the rider conveys ideas of warrior tradition, movement, and strength characteristic of the art of the early nomads. The coin reflects interest in Kazakhstan’s historical heritage and draws attention to valuable archaeological evidence of the past.
