2014 Cook Islands Sixth Crusade Frederick II Antique Finish Silver Coin



The 2014 Cook Islands 6th Crusade Silver Coin is a notable release from the popular “History of the Crusades” series, produced by NumisCollect, Netherlands. This specific coin features Frederick II, the Holy Roman Emperor who led the Sixth Crusade. The coin is characterized by its high-relief detail and distinct “Antique Finish, ” which gives it the appearance of an aged artifact rather than a modern shiny coin. 5 Dollars (Cook Islands). 1,000 pieces (Limited). Reverse: Depicts Emperor Frederick II standing with a sword in front of a medieval castle. It includes the inscriptions “SIXTH CRUSADE 1225, ” “FREDERICK II, ” and HOLY ROMAN EMPEROR. Obverse: Features a common design for the series: two crusaders standing on a battlement, one holding a cross and the other a flag. It also bears the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II (by Ian Rank-Broadley) and the words HISTORY OF THE CRUSADES.