Ivory Coast 1500 francs Hanging Gardens of Babylon Ship proof silver coin 2010

The 2010 Ivory Coast 1500 Francs CFA Hanging Gardens of Babylon silver coin honors one of the legendary Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Struck in silver with a refined Proof finish, this impressive issue celebrates the magnificent terraced gardens that have fascinated historians and archaeologists for centuries. The reverse presents an elaborate reconstruction of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, featuring monumental staircases, multi-level terraces, grand colonnades, arched structures, lush trees, palms, shrubs, decorative vegetation, a sculpted animal figure, ornamental architecture, waterways, distant landscape, the year 2010, and stars framing the design. The detailed composition captures the grandeur traditionally associated with this ancient masterpiece. The obverse displays the coat of arms of the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire with an elephant head inside a shield, a radiant rising sun, two palm trees, decorative ribbons, the country name, and the 1500 Francs CFA denomination. Although their exact location remains uncertain, the Hanging Gardens have long symbolized extraordinary engineering, royal ambition, and the beauty of ancient civilization. This elegant Proof silver coin is an outstanding collectible for enthusiasts of archaeology, classical history, architecture, and world numismatics.

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