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Pendant 500 tenge 1 oz Proof Казахстан

Specifications

Country
Казахстан
Denomination
500 ₸
Metal
Silver 925
Mass
1oz (31.1 g)
Diameter
43.00
Mintage
3000
Quality
Proof
Year
2015

The 500 ₸ commemorative coin, struck in .925 silver, weighing 31.10 g, and measuring 43.00 mm in diameter, features the image of a unique gold pendant from the famous Kargaly Treasure. This archaeological complex was discovered in Kazakhstan and is considered one of the most valuable finds associated with the culture of the ancient nomads. The pendant was found among the objects of a female burial dated to the 1st–2nd centuries AD and is of great interest to historians and archaeologists as an example of the high level of jewelry craftsmanship of its time. The image on the coin draws attention to the artistic expressiveness of the ancient ornament and emphasizes the importance of the Kargaly Treasure as a significant testimony to the material culture of the steppe.

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