Currency Dinar (IQD)
Facial value 0,010
Year of issue 1959
Metal Copper-Nickel
Ø in mm 26
Art.-No. IQ0.010D
Price EUR  45,00 (on request)

Stylized sun inspired by the star of Shamash the sun-symbol of the ancient Mesopotamian sun god of the same name. In ist basic form, it has four pointed and four wavy rays alternating. Shamash, as the solar deity, exercised the power of light over darkness and evil.