Austria

2019

This commemorative gold coin was issued by the Austrian Mint in 2019 as part of the “Ancient Civilizations” series, dedicated to the cultures of early human history. The coin focuses on Mesopotamia, often regarded as the cradle of civilization. One side features a stylized portrait of a Mesopotamian ruler with symbolic elements drawn from ancient art and cuneiform writing, while the reverse depicts a powerful bull’s head inspired by Mesopotamian mythology and temple sculpture. Struck in fine gold with a denomination of 100 Euro, the coin highlights the cultural, artistic, and historical legacy of one of the world’s earliest civilizations.