3464) The landmarks of ancient Rome. appear in relief on this silver coin: "Treasures of ancient civilisations": The VIII (Eighth) Silver Coin in the series: Date/Year of Coin issue: 11/2024:
Treasures of ancient civilisations:
The relief of the eighth silver coin in the series representing the Treasures of ancient civilizations features many of the landmarks of ancient Rome.
At the height of its glory, the Roman Empire ruled most of the then known world.
Unimaginable territories stretching from Great Britain to Egypt were won in wars of aggression. Over the centuries, the Romans conquered all sorts of peoples with different languages, religions and cultures.
For example, the conquest of Judea is still commemorated today by the emperor Vespasian's sestertius.
This commemorative coin from 71 AD, inscribed "IVDAEA CAPTA" - "Judea subdued" - bears the eloquent symbolism of a weeping Jewess.
In the conquered areas the Romans then asserted not only their power but also their civilisation. Some aspects of it were progressive.
In France, for example, the three-storey, 49-metre-high "Pont du Gard aqueduct", built in the 1st century AD to supply the city of Nîmes, still stands. It could bring up to 20 000 m³ of water a day. Not far from Rome itself, in the port of Ostia Antica, another achievement of ancient society has been preserved - the marble public toilets.
But other aspects of Roman civilisation were barbaric and cruel. The amphitheatre in the Tunisian city of El-Ḥej, which is now the best-preserved Roman coliseum, was the scene of matches in which gladiators fought to the death from the 3rd century AD onwards. 35,000 bloodthirsty spectators watched.
The Coin:
The Reverse of the 2 Dollars commemorative coin by the sculptor Ľudmila Cvengrošová presents presents detailed depictions of the El-Jem amphitheatre, the Pont du Gard aqueduct, the public toilets in Ostia Antica and Vespasian's sestiere.
Other Roman memorabilia that adorn the reverse include a gladiator's helmet, a legionary's standard and a plate with the abbreviation SPQR, (which denoted the Senate and the people of Rome..).
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 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: 11/ 2024; Mintage: 500 pcs.
The Presentation Case/Box - Front & Open. The Certificate of Authenticity (COA) is also included.
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7) The relics of two Mediterranean Cultures - Minoan and Mycenaean appear in relief on this silver coin: "Treasures of Ancient Civilisatioms": The IV (Fourth) Silver Coin in the series: Date/Year of Coin issue: 11/2023
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Links to "The Coin Series - The Prehistoric World - The wondrous world of Mesozoic Lizards:
1) "Plesiosaurs", Niue Island: Coin minted by: The Czech Mint: "Coin Serkies - The prehistoric Worfld - The wondrous world of Mesozoic Lizards": Denomination: $1 (One Dollar - NZD): Eleventh Coin in the Series: Date/Year of Coin issue: 08/2024
2) "ARCHAEOPTERYX", Niue Island: Coin minted by the Czech Mint: "Coin Series - The prehistoric world": "The Wondrous world of Mesozoic Lizards": Denomination: $1 (One Dollar -NZD): Eighth Coin in the Series: Date/Year of Coin issue: 11/2023
3) "Brachiosaurus", Niue Island: Coin Minted by: The Czech Mint: Coin Series - The prehistoric World of Mesozoin Lizards": Denomination: $1 One Dollar - NZD): Ninth Coin in the Series: Date/Year of Coin issue: 04/2024
4) "Stegosaurus", Niue Island: Coin minted by: The Czech Mint: "Coin Series - The prehistoric world": "The wondrous world of Mesozoic Lizards": Denomination: $1 (One Dollar - NZD): Tenth Coin in the Series: Date/Year of Coin issue: 08/2024
5) "Tyrannosaurus", Niue Island: Coin minted by: The Czech Mint: "Coin Series - The Prehistoric World": "The Wondrous World of Mesozoic Lizards": Denomination: $ 1 (One Dollar - NZD): First Coin in the Series: Date/Year of Coin issue: 05/2022
6) "Triceratops", Niue Island: Coin minted By: The Czech Mint: "Coin Series - The prehistoric World": "The wondrous world of Mesozoic Lizards": Denomination: $1 (One Dollar - NZD): Second Coin in the Series: Date/Year of Coin issue: 06/2022
7) "Ankylosaurus", Niue Island: Coin minted by: The Czech Mint: "Coin Series - The prehistoric world": "The wonderful world of Mesozoic Lizards": Denomination: $1 (One Dollar - NZD): Third Coin in the Series: Date/Year of Coin issue: 07/2022
8) "Pachycephalosaurus", Niue Island: Coin minted by: The Czech Mint: "Coin Series - The prehistoric world": "The wondrous world of Mesozoin Lizards": Denomination: $1 (One Dollar - NZD): Fourth Coin in the Series: Date/Year of Coin issue: 09/2022
9) "Parasaurolophus", Niue Island: Coin minted by: The Czech Mint: "Coin Series - THe rehistoric world":"The wondrous world of Mesozoic Lizards: Denomination: $1 (One Dollar - NZD) Fifth Coin in the Series: Date/Year of Coin issue: 04/2023:
10) "Maiasaura", Niue Island: Coin Minted by: The Czech Mint: "Coin Series: "The prehistoric world": "The wondrous world of Mesozoic Lizards": Denomination: $1 (One Dollar - NZD) : Sixth Coin in the Series: Date/Year of Coin issue: 07/2023:
11) "Pteronadon", Niue Island: Coin minted by: The Czech Mint: "Coin Series - The prehistoric World": "The wondrous world of Mesozoic Lizards": Denomination: $1 (One Dollar - NZD): Seventh Coin in the Series: Date/Year of Coin issue: 08/2023
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