3449) The relief of the silver coin in the series representing the "Treasures of Ancient Civilizations" features two landmarks - the Stonehenge megalithic complex and the Thinker statue. The II (second) Silver Coin in the series: Date/Year of Coin issue: 05/2023:
Treasures of ancient civilisations:
England's Salisbury Plain is home to five hundred prehistoric monuments. Stonehenge is undoubtedly the most famous one.
No one today knows what purpose this complex of menhirs and stone circles, which began to be built five thousand years served.
But whether it was a temple, an observatory, a burial ground or a healing centre, it was the meeting place of the so-called megalithic culture, of which we find traces along the Atlantic coast - from Spain to England to Scandinavia.
Moreover, Stonehenge was built in a weird way. Without modern technology, some of the stones were transported from distances of up to 300 kilometres, with the heaviest weighing 50 tonnes.
The Neolithic Hamangia culture, which lived and worked in the area between the Danube and the Black Sea five thousand years BC, left behind valuable ceramic artefacts - painted vessels with complex geometric patterns and realistically crafted statuettes.
Typical prehistoric sculptures, such as the Venus of Věstonice, have been discovered in ancient dwellings and represent standing faceless women, with the attributes of motherhood highlighted.
The finds from the area of present-day Romania, however, differ significantly - not only were they placed in a female grave, but they also depict thinking figures.
The pair of statuettes, which are masterpieces of Neolithic art, are known as the Thinker and the Sitting Woman.
The Coin:
The Reverse of the $2 (Two Dollars - NZD) commemorative coin Ludmila Cvengrošová presents a detailed depiction of both monuments - a smooth ceramic figure of the Thinker sits on a stool in front of the giant stones that make up Stonehenge.
The Obverse of the 2 Dollars commemorative coin.
As the licence to issue commemorative coins of the Czech Mint is granted by the Pacific island of Niue, the obverse side bears its necessary attributes - the national emblem, the nominal value of 2 DOLLARS (NZD) and the year of issue 2024.
The products are usually stored in protective capsules, but in this case we have made an exception.
Because coins from the Treasures of Ancient Civilizations series feature high relief, the Mint wants to give the buyer an the opportunity to touch it!
In addition to the antique finish, the silver coin is also covered with a special protective coating that will make sure it doesn't lose its shine…
The patinated mintage does not have a coin frame, therefore, is not housed in a capsule. Please handle the coin with care - if possible do not touch it without gloves.
The Specifications of the Coin are:
Country of issue: Niue Island; Collectors set/Theme: "Treasures of ancient civilisations."; Denominational value: 2 Dollars - NZD); Designer (Obv & Rev): Ľudmila Cvengrošová; Numbered issue: No; Certificate of Authenticity (COA): No; Metal Composition: .999 Fineness Silver (Ag); Veneer: Yes; Weight: 42 g; Diameter/Size: 50.00 mm; Packaging: Grey paper box; Date of issue: 2024; Mintage: 500 pcs.
The Presentation Case/Box - Front & Back Open with the specifications presented on the wrapper. The Certificate of Authenticity (COA) is also included.
The Certificate of Authenticity (COA).
Links to "Treasures of ancient Civilisations":
Links to "The Coin Series - The Prehistoric World - The wondrous world of Mesozoic Lizards:
Links to Seven Wonders of the Ancient World:
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