Daily Archives: February 19, 2016
Cook Islands 2014 $5 Moldavite Impact 10 Years Meteorite 1 Oz Silver Proof Coin
Cook Islands 2014 $5 Moldavite Impact 10 Years Meteorite 1 Oz Silver Proof Coin1 Oz (31.10g). Moldavite, a natural bottle-green glass, originated from a high-pressure modification of quartz, which was caused by the impact of a meteorite in Bavaria 15 million years ago. Upon hitting the earth the meteorite, which had a diameter of 1500 m, had reached a speed of 70000 km/h, through which the discovery site, also known as grit-fields, is spread over a radius of 400 km. Moldavite is named after one of the most significant locations where it is found near the Moldava River in the
CRUSADE 7 Saint Louis IX Silver Coin 5$ Cook Islands 2015
CRUSADE 7 Saint Louis IX Silver Coin 5$ Cook Islands 2015This antiqued brilliant uncirculated coin series issued by Cook Islands is dedicated to the Seventh Crusade. It belongs to “History of the Crusades” series. The Seventh Crusade was a crusade led by Louis IX of France from 1248 to 1254. Low mintage of only 1.000 pieces worldwide. The reverse of the coin depicts king Saint Louis IX of France standing firmly with his sword in his hands. On the background a battle frame of the crusade. At the bottom the crusades papal coat of arms with the inscription Saint Louis
