Greece

2022

This commemorative coin issued by Greece honors the Antikythera Mechanism, widely regarded as the world’s earliest known analog computer. The design features a detailed representation of the corroded bronze fragments recovered from the ancient shipwreck, emphasizing the device’s complex system of gears used to predict astronomical phenomena such as eclipses, planetary movements, and calendrical cycles. Greek inscriptions reference ancient technology and scientific achievement, underscoring the profound sophistication of Hellenistic engineering. The coin serves as a tribute to humanity’s early pursuit of scientific understanding and Greece’s foundational role in the history of astronomy and mechanics.