Daily Archives: March 24, 2022
ATHENA’S OWL 2021 Cook Islands 1oz ultra high relief silver coin
ATHENA’S OWL 2021 Cook Islands 1oz ultra high relief silver coinThe Athenian Owl tetradrachm, renamed after the Greek goddess of wisdom, is arguably the most popular and recognized ancient coin. It represented about a week’s pay for ancient Greek soldiers. It is said that President Teddy Roosevelt carried an Athenian Owl as a lucky piece. The owl was associated with Athena very early on in archaic artworks and often depicted perching on her hand. Because of its strong connection with the goddess, the owl evolved into the Athenians’ own icon and graced a large variety of coins such as the
LEANING TOWER OF PISA 2 oz. Silver Coin $10 Cook Islands 2022
LEANING TOWER OF PISA 2 oz. Silver Coin $10 Cook Islands 2022This amazing coin portraits well known the Leaning Tower of Pisa. It is one of the most photographed landmarks in the world and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987. 2022 is the 650. Th anniversary of the completion of this famous building and it is fair to say that no other building in the world has become so popular for its flaws. What is truly unique about this piece is that the tower is shown on both sides of the coin in smartminting® ultra-high relief! This
