Coin of the day, day 20: PHILOSOPHER’S STONE
2 DOLLAR SILVER COIN NICOLAS FLAMEL- PHILOSOPHER’S STONE
This breathtaking and beautiful coin is dedicated to Alchemyst – Nicolas Flamel who is supposed to have discovered the Philosopher’s Stone, granting immortality with its Elixir of Life. The coin features beautiful partial gilding, has a great High Relief, an Antique Finish quality and a Swarovski Crystal insert. The pride of our masters – the original edge of the coin – a stylized snake that “wraps” the whole coin.
Obverse and reverse info
Obverse
Portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in the center of the design, surrounded with magical symbols of basic elements – water and stars/air.
Reverse
In the center geometrical triangular/square/round structure – is the reference to the mythical Alchemist searching for legendary Philosophers stone. In the top – portrait of Great Alchemist, most known for his manuscript dedicated to the topic of Philosophers stone. In the coin design, we can find also magical symbols and animals like a dragon, lion, bull, and mythical snake Uroboros. The triangular structure is surrounded by the Astronomical symbol of the day and night sky.
Features
Metal
Silver Ag999
Weight
62,2 g
Diameter
50 mm
Quality
antique finish
Technologies
high relief, partial gilding
Mintage
500
Date of issue
2021
Minted at
Lithuanian Mint
Face value
2 Dollars, Niue
Edge
stylized snake
Insert
Swarovski crystal
The coin is presented in a matching thematic wooden gift box. The box can be used not only for storing a coin but also as a holder (the coin is placed in it).
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