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2021 Niue Roman Gods Mars 2 oz .999 Silver Antique Finish COA & Box
3rd coin in the Roman God series by the Gdansk Mint. Amazing High Relief coin with Antique finish and spectacular detail. Mintage of only 500. All items in new condition.
Dramatic Rendition of the God of WarObverse: The likeness of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II located on the obverse was created in 1998 by British sculptor Ian Rank-Broadley. The Temple of Mars Ultor (Mars the Avenger) is depicted below, a structure commissioned by Augustus, the first emperor of the Roman Empire. The background features a concentric design ornamented with an array of filigree and textures, along with the inscriptions “ELIZABETH II,” “NIUE,” “2 DOLLARS,” “2021,” “AG 999” and “ROMAN GODS.” Reverse: The reverse features Mars in a triumphant pose, armed with a sword and preparing to slay the enemy at his feet. The god is surrounded by skeletons in Roman gladiator regalia, and traditional Roman art objects that include the bust of a woman on a pedestal and a collection of amphorae (ancient storage jars). Inscribed “MARS” on a plaque above, beneath the image of a heraldic eagle. |