Compass Rose Geocoin 2009

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Compass Rose Geocoin 2009

The 2009 Compass Rose Geocoin design comes from a mid 1600s Portuguese map of Brazil. It is made with translucent colors and multiple metal angles in the background. The names of each wind direction encircle the compass rose representing the cardinal and ordinal directions. You can interpret the direction names at the 5th Anniversary Compass Rose Geocoin page.

The backside image is an armillary sphere. Armillary spheres were developed a few hundred years before the birth of Christ, modified several times as new discoveries were made, and used until the late 1700s. Earlier models have Earth placed at the center of the universe, and then later models reflect the sun in the center of the universe. They were used for navigation, but were not as effective as other methods. In addition, they also helped astronomers to understand the heavens. They were great at measuring distances in the heavens and tracking movements of planets, comets, and other objects. But notably related to our special navigation coin series, they were used extensively for training navigators. The armillary sphere design on this coin is from the same era of the compass rose used on the front side.

The 2009 coins were minted in a total of 7 different finishes. They also have the name "Compass Rose 2009" imprinted on the edge of the coin. They are trackable on Geocaching.com and have their own icon.

Details

  • 44 mm Durchmesser
  • 3 mm dick
  • 37 Gramm Gewicht
  • trackable bei Geocaching.com
  • Prefix CR

Editionen GESAMTAUFLAGE: 3302 Stück

Icon Auflage Metallfarbe Farbe Edition-Name Edition Designer Shop Veröffentlicht
3323.gif  ???? Polished gold with polished nickel Imitation hard enamel translucent colors, solid colors, and soft enamel colors Compass Rose 2009 RE  ??? coinsandpins.com 2009
3323.gif  ???? Polished nickel with polished gold Imitation hard enamel translucent colors, solid colors, and soft enamel colors Compass Rose 2009 RE  ??? coinsandpins.com 2009
3323.gif  ???? Antique bronze with polished nickel Imitation hard enamel translucent colors, solid colors, and soft enamel colors Compass Rose 2009 RE  ??? coinsandpins.com 2009
3323.gif  ???? Antique silver with polished gold Imitation hard enamel translucent colors, solid colors, and soft enamel colors Compass Rose 2009 RE  ??? coinsandpins.com 2009
3323.gif  ???? Antique copper with polished nickel Imitation hard enamel translucent colors, solid colors, and soft enamel colors Compass Rose 2009 RE  ??? coinsandpins.com 2009
3323.gif  ???? Black nickel with polished nickel Imitation hard enamel translucent colors, solid colors, and soft enamel colors Compass Rose 2009 LE  ??? coinsandpins.com 2009
3323.gif 42 Polished gold with antique bronze Imitation hard enamel translucent colors, solid colors, and soft enamel colors Compass Rose 2009 XLE Yemon Yime coinsandpins.com 2009

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Bilder

Compass Rose 2009 (c) Photo by coinsandpins.com
Compass Rose 2009 (c) Photo by coinsandpins.com