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2020 Tonatiuh Sun Gods 2 oz Antique finish Silver Coin 5$ Niue Aztec Mayan

This incredible 2 oz silver coin opens the “Sun Gods” series. The given series is dedicated to the Sun gods, in this case, it is Tonatiuh.

Tonatiuh is the Aztec creator and protector of the world. He is considered as an Aztec sun deity of the day sky, and it was believed that he ruled the cardinal direction of east. In Aztec’s beliefs, Tonatiuh is a god of the Sun and a protector of fallen warriors. His name means “the one who makes the lightness.” It was said that this god is Sun’s personification and has to be feed with human blood to continuously shine and move around the horizon, so Aztecs made human sacrifices to him.

The reverse of the coin contains a detailed image of Tonatiuh with a marvellous Olivine insert as a symbol of the sun. The obverse of the coin depicts the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II with a marvellous sun in the background and the word “Sun” written inside in various languages.

The coin features a very high relief and an antique finish, which have resulted in an extremely detailed image. This coin has a wonderful design and a special Olivine insert because the Olivine crystal is a well-known symbol of the Sun. The Tonatiuh coin comes in a special box. The mintage is limited to 500 pieces for global distribution.