Astrolabes were early scientific instruments that can be traced back to the 6th century AD. They were used for reckoning time as well as astronomical exploration, navigation and astrology. In medieval Europe, astrolabes were widely used for astrological purposes. By the mid-15th century, sailors adopted the device to navigate at sea. It enabled the determination of the position of the sun and prominent stars in relation to both the horizon and the meridian. Astrolabes represent a unique blend of science and myth that reveals the logic of an earlier time, when humans were still trying to make sense of the natural world. Smartminting® (Ultra High Relief). 2023 Cook Islands Historic Instruments Astrolabe 2oz Silver Antiqued Coin. ITEM SPECIFICS YEAR OF ISSUE: 2023 ISSUING COUNTRY: Cook Islands WEIGHT: 2 oz COMPOSITION. They were uséd for reckoning time as well as astronomical exploration, navigation and astrology. In medieval Europe, astrolabes were widely uséd for astrological purposes. Sorry, our items are NOT available for pick-up. No additional information at this time. You might also like. 2020 Cook Islands Lost States of America Franklin 1oz Silver Proof Coin. 2020 Cook Islands Lost States of America Jacinto 1oz Silver Proof Coin. 2020 Great Britain James Bond 007 Pay Attention 2oz Silver Proof Coin. 2020 Tanzania Rare Wildlife Grizzly Bear 2oz Silver Proof Coin. This item is in the category “Coins & Paper Money\Bullion\Silver\Coins”. The seller is “grreserve” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Brand: CIT
• Brand/Mint: CIT
• Certification: Mint Certification
• Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated
• Coin: Historic Instruments Astrolabe
• Composition: Silver
• Country/Region: Cook Island
• Country/Region of Manufacture: |Select
• Denomination: $10
• Fineness: 0.999
• Franchise: Historic Instruments Astrolabe
• Grade: Antiqued
• Item Weight: 2 oz
• Material: .999 Silver
• Modified Item: No
• Packaging: Display Box w/COA
• Precious Metal Content per Unit: 2 oz
• Series: Historic Instruments Astrolabe
• Shape: Round
• Strike Type: Antiqued
• Total Precious Metal Content: 2 oz
• Type: 2 oz
• Unit of Sale: 1
• Year: 2023