2022 Niue 1 oz Silver $2 Athenian Owl Stackable Coin
Over 2,500 years ago, the Athenians introduced the tetradrachm (stater) - probably the most influential coin in the ancient world. The New Zealand Mint commemorates this early period in the history of coins, which ist particularly interesting for numismatists, with this recoinage.
The owl of Athens is minted in Brilliant Uncirculated and is legal tender in New Zealand with a face value of NZD 2. Each coin is struck in high relief. The uniquely designed coin is minted in fine silver .999 and has a special fluted edge so that the coins can be easily stacked.
The motif side is based entirely on the historical model, but reinterprets it. As in ancient times, the symbolic owl sits on a branch. The owl, as the messenger of the goddess Athena, stands for strength, wisdom and insight. The lettering "ΑΘΕ" is emblazoned next to it. The abbreviation for "Alethia Orno Eternia" (Truth and Honor for Eternity). On the hammered background, as on the original 4 drachme pieces, a crescent moon and the olive branch of peace are depicted. The owl's eyes are wide open.
On the value side is the portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II of England designed by Ian Rank-Broadley - who is also the official head of state of the former British colony of New Zealand (now part of the Commonwealth). The original tetadrachms showed the helmeted head of Athena here.
There are also deviations in the nominal value. This is 2 NZD (and not 4 drachmas). The year is also embossed in the inscription on the value side.
Video of the Silver coin:
- Official currency in New Zealand (2NZD)
- High relief minting
- Motif with a lot of numismatik history
- Coins are shipped in a plastic bag. Orders of multiplies of 20 are shipped in the offical Tubes. Coin capsules have to be bought seperately
- Product number
- 10523
- Type
- Coins
- Producer:
- Niue
- Manufacturer
- New Zealand Mint
- Monetary Denomination:
- 2 NZD
- Fine weight:
- 31,1035 g
- Fineness:
- 999/1000
- Size:
- 39,00 mm x 3,00 mm
- Year of issue:
- 2022
- Grade:
- Mintfresh
- Packaging:
- plastic bag, 20 pc. in Tube
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