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  • 5 Livres 2013, KM# 48, Lebanon, Zodiac Signs, Aquarius
  • 5 Livres 2013, KM# 48, Lebanon, Zodiac Signs, Aquarius
Obverse

Depicts a detailed view of a strong man carrying a jug pouring water next to the Zodiac sign inside a leaf with ornaments and its name in Arabic below.

Aquarius is the eleventh astrological sign in the Zodiac, originating from the constellation Aquarius. Under the tropical zodiac, the sun is in Aquarius typically between January 21 and February 20, while under the Sidereal Zodiac, the sun is in Aquarius from approximately February 15 to March 14, depending on leap year.

The water carrier represented by the zodiacal constellation Aquarius is Ganymede, a beautiful Phrygian youth. Ganymede was the son of Tros, king of Troy (according to Lucian, he was also the son of Dardanus). While tending to his father's flocks on Mount Ida, Ganymede was spotted by Zeus. The king of gods flew down to the mountain in the form of a large bird, whisking Ganymede away to the heavens. Ever since, the boy has served as cupbearer to the gods. Ovid has Orpheus sing the tale.

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الدلو

Reverse

Twelve Zodiac signs as half circle divided value over a cedar tree in Arabic above and in English below within a design with coloured light green gem in each side surrounded by floral design, legend "Bank of Lebanon" above and date below.

The Lebanon cedar is the national emblem of Lebanon. It grows in Lebanon, Palestine, Israel, northwest Jordan, western Syria, and south-central Turkey.

BANQUE DU LIBAN
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ليرات
♈︎ ♉︎ ♊︎ ♋︎ ♌︎ ♍︎ ♎︎ ♏︎ ♐︎ ♑︎ ♒︎ ♓︎
LIVRES
5
2013-٢٠١٣

Edge
Characteristics
Type Commemorative Issue (Non-circulating)
Material Silver
Fineness 0.500
Weight 20 g
Diameter 38.61 mm
Thickness -
Shape round
Alignment Coin
Mint
Mint of Poland

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