Ukraine 5 Hryven, 2017

5 Hryven from Ukraine. Issued in 2017. Struck in Silver (.925) (Local gilding). Measures 33 mm and weighs 16.94 g.

Obverse

Above are Ukraine's small coat of arms, the legend УКРАЇНА (Ukraine), the coin issue year 2017 and the coin face value 5/ ГРИВЕНЬ (5/hryvnias); in the center is a gilt ring in the shape of a snake (second-third centuries AD) found in the ancient town of Tyras (the modern town of Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi), to the right of which is a double-sided medallion, which was worn on the neck (12th century AD). Such medallions were very popular in Kyiv Rus. They were used as protective amulets, featuring a Christian motif on one side and the Medusa's head on the other side.

Reverse

There is an image of a snake against the background of Trypillian ceramics in the shape of snakes.

Edge

Smooth with in-depth legends