3458) The Egyptian landmarks - the Pyramids of Giza and the statue of a seated scribe - appear in relief on this silver coin: "Treasures of ancient civilisations": The III (Third) Silver Coin in the series: Date/Year of Coin issue: 09/2023:
Treasures of ancient civilisations:
Egyptian landmarks - the Pyramids of Giza and the statue of a seated scribe - appear in relief on the third silver coin in the series representing the Treasures of ancient civilizations.
The ancient Egyptians believed in an afterlife and built magnificent tombs for their pharaohs to enable them to touch the heavens. The largest and most impressive of these was the Great Pyramid of Giza, completed two and a half thousand years BC for King Khufu.
The gigantic spire was built from two million stone blocks, each weighing over two tons. The pyramid rose to a height of 147 metres, making it the highest structure in the world until the Middle Ages, and each side of its base measured 230 metres.
Thousands of stonemasons, carpenters and common laborers worked on it for three decades without knowledge of iron or more sophisticated technology - all to honor their god.
The profession of scribes was one of the most revered in ancient Egypt.
They were not mere record-keepers, but executive officials with numerous privileges - for example, tax collectors. The respect and awe they inspired in the people is symbolised by a half-metre high statue of a seated man holding a rolled-up scroll of papyrus.
The four and a half thousand year old sculpture, found in Saqqara, is made of painted limestone. The hands, fingers and fingernails are meticulously sculpted, but the most striking part of the sculpture is the detailed face with crystal eyes. The identity of the seated scribe remains unknown, but he was probably a provincial governor or other high dignitary.
The Coin:
The Reverse of the 2 Dollars commemorative coin made by Ľudmila Cvengrošová presents a detailed depiction of Egyptian landmarks - behind the statue of the seated scribe there are the ancient pyramids. A series of hieroglyphs completes the elaborate mosaic.
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 2023.
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 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: 09/ 2023; Mintage: 500 pcs.
The Presentation Case/Box - Front & Back with the specifications presented on the wrapper. The Certificate of Authenticity (COA) is also included.
The Presentation Box - Open with the Certificate of Authenticity (COA).
The Certificate of Authenticity (COA).
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