CYPRUS 2020 SILVER PROOF COIN 5 EURO LEDA AND THE SWAN
ANCIENT MOSAIC ART
IN BOX + COA
Limited mintage : 2000 only!!
Shape: Round
Diameter: 38,61 millimeters
Weight: 28,28 grammes
Edge: Plain
Alloy: Silver (92,5%) and copper (7,5%)
This coin depicts Leda and the swan, an outstanding mosaic dating to the 2nd
century A.D., which decorated the floor of a Roman house found at Palaipafos.
Specifically, the coin depicts the moment when Leda, the beautiful mythical queen of
Sparta, had a first encounter with god Zeus who had transformed himself into a swan in
order to approach her. The mosaic is exhibited at the Museum of Kouklia in Pafos
district. The coin has been designed by George Stamatopoulos and was minted by the
Greek Mint.
Design:
Obverse: The emblem of the Central Bank of Cyprus, the words “ΚΥΠΡΟΣ”, “CYPRUS”
and “KIBRIS” and the year “2020”.
Reverse: A composition depicting, in mosaic style, Leda standing next to the swan. The
coin’s nominal value of €5 is also depicted.
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