Silver Two Ounces 2023 Historic Instruments - Astrolabe, Coin from Cook Islands - detailed information

This coin was issued in Cook Islands.

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Historic Instruments – Astrolabe – CIT Coin Invest AG

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Astrolabes were early scientific instruments that can be traced back to the 6th century AD. They were used for reckoning time as well as astronomical exploration, navigation and astrology. In medieval Europe, astrolabes were widely used for astrological purposes. By the mid-15th century, sailors adopted the device to navigate at sea. It enabled the determination of the position of the sun and prominent stars in relation to both the horizon and the meridian. Astrolabes represent a unique blend of science and myth that reveals the logic of an earlier time, when humans were still trying to make sense of the natural world. more
CIT Item ID: 30161
Country: Cook Islands (the)
Date of issue: 2023
Denomination: 10 Dollars
Material: Silver .999
Quality: Antique finish
Mintage: 1500
Technique: smartminting® (Ultra High Relief)