2017 Hades Gods of Olympus 2 oz Fine Silver Antiqued Coin
2017 Hades Gods of Olympus 2 oz Fine Silver Antiqued Coin - Perth Mint. HADES - GODS OF OLYMPUS - 2017 2 oz Fine Silver Antiqued Coin - PERTH MINT. To complement the Gods of Olympus 2017 2oz Silver Antiqued 12 Coin Collection, this coin features the god of the underworld, Hades. In ancient Greek mythology, Hades was worshipped as the God of the Underworld and the ruler of the dead.
In addition to the underworld, he ruled over all things beneath the earth. For this reason he was also known as the God of Wealth as he presided over all the precious metals still underground.
As the ruler of the Underworld, Hades has been kept separate from the release of the Gods of Olympus 2017 2oz Silver Antiqued 12 Coin Collection. The coin is struck by The Perth Mint from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver. The reverse of the coin depicts Hades standing at the bottom of a staircase in the underworld with two skulls in the background.
He is holding Cerberus, the three-headed watchdog, by a chain. The inscription HADES also appears in the design. To capture the depth and detail of the design, the coin is struck in high relief to a rimless format.
It has also been individually'antiqued' to give it a unique finish conveying the surface abrasions of an ancient artefact. As a result of this treatment, the appearance of each coin may vary.Issued as legal tender under the authority of the Government of the Cook Islands, the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the 2017 year-date and the monetary denomination are shown on the coin's obverse. The Perth Mint will release no more than 1,000 of the Gods of Olympus - Hades 2017 2oz Silver High Relief Antiqued Coin. Beautiful Presentation Packaging and Numbered Certificate. The coin is housed in a classic black display case within an illustrated shipper.
Each coin is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Mintage: 1,000 Material: Fine Silver (99.9%) Finish: Antiqued Weight: 2 oz Diameter: 40.50mm COA: Yes Country: Cook Islands Face Value.