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title: "2 Euro Coin Malta 2019 - Temple of Ta Hagrat"
url: "https://coinshop.com.ua/en/moneta-2-euro-mal-ta-2019-hram-ta-hagrat.html"
description: "The 2019 Malta commemorative coin is the fourth in the series \"Prehistoric Temples of Malta\", dedicated to Ta' Ħaġrat in the village of Mġarr in the north-west of Malta. One of the oldest megalithic temples, built around 3600-3200 BC (Ġgantija phase). Excavated by Temi Zammit in 1923-1926…"
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# 2 Euro Coin Malta 2019 - Temple of Ta Hagrat

**Price:** 17.00 EUR  
**Availability:** out of stock  
**Brand:** Мальта/Malta  
**Reference:** 2EUR-MT-2019-0018  
**Category:** Catalog > 2 € coins

The 2019 Malta commemorative coin is the fourth in the series "Prehistoric Temples of Malta", dedicated to Ta' Ħaġrat in the village of Mġarr in the north-west of Malta. One of the oldest megalithic temples, built around 3600-3200 BC (Ġgantija phase). Excavated by Temi Zammit in 1923-1926. Inscribed to UNESCO in 1992. Mintage 350,000 copies.

## Description

A 2 euro commemorative coin of the Republic of Malta, issued in 2019 in a circulation of 350,000 copies. The fourth in the series "Maltese Prehistoric Temples". It was minted at the Paris Mint. Bimetallic, diameter 25.75 mm, weight 8.5 g.

#### Obverse

The center of the coin depicts an architectural fragment of the Ta-Hajrat temple complex: a characteristic trilithon (entrance made of three massive stone blocks) and walls made of polygonal megaliths. At the top, in an arc, is the inscription "Templi ta' Ħaġrat" (Temples of Ta-Hajrat). Below is the name of the issuing country "MALTA" and the year "2019". On the outer ring are the 12 five-pointed stars of the European Union.

#### Reverse

The reverse is the common side of the 2 euro coins of the second type, designed by Luc Luix (Royal Belgian Mint). It depicts a map of Europe as a single continent without internal borders - a symbol of European unity. On the left - a large denomination "2" and the inscription "EURO", on the right - a map with six thin horizontal lines in the background. On the outer ring are the 12 stars of the European Union. The band - with fine ribbing, with a Maltese cross and the inscription "★ 2 ★".

#### Historical context

Ta' Ħaġrat is a megalithic temple complex located in the village of Mġarr in the north-west of Malta. It consists of two adjacent temples built in different phases of the Maltese Neolithic: the larger (Great Temple) - in the Ġgantija phase (c. 3600-3200 BC), the smaller (Small Temple) - later, in the Saflieni phase (3300-3000 BC). The temples are relatively small in size, but demonstrate the characteristic features of Maltese megalithic architecture: trilithon portals, apsidal rooms, concentric planning scheme. Among the finds are fragments of pottery, a ceramic model of the temple (now in the National Archaeological Museum of Valletta), which gives an idea of ​​the original appearance of the structures. Excavations were started by Temi Zammit in 1923-1926. Ta-Hajrat was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1992, along with six other Maltese prehistoric temples.

## Specifications

- **Original name:** Malta - Ta' Ħaġrat
- **Mintage:** UNC
- **Year:** 2019
- **Denomination:** 2 euros
- **Material:** Bimetal (75%Cu/25%Ni + 75%Cu/20%Zn/5%Ni)
- **Diameter (mm):** 25.75
- **Weight (g):** 8.5

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