Finland, Euro, 2013
AU(55-58) - Bi-Metallic - KM:129
2 flying swans surrounded by stars on outer ring.
Relief map of western Europe, stars, lines and value
In different years, varieties exist in the position of the mint mark and mintmaster symbols.
Pertti M
7.5 gr
An “AU(55-58)” quality
As in numismatics, it is important that the state of conservation of an item be carefully evaluated before it is offered to a discerning collector with a keen eye.
This initially obscure acronym comprising two words describing the state of conservation is explained clearly here:
About Uncirculated(55-58)
This means – more prosaically – that the coin has been in circulation but sufficiently little that its original beauty is preserved almost in its entirety. The wear is barely visible and any other defect can only be identified with a magnifying glass or a particularly keen eye. The number (55-58) indicates that between three quarters and almost all of the original luster remains.