The Scottsdale Mint uses both artistry and mythology to manufacture and distribute this one-of-a-kind coin design into the silver bullion market for 2021. This coin’s mythological background has both symbolism and a unique design that all coin investors will be interested in adding into their coin collection. Today, the 2021 1 oz Proof Silver Gibraltar Medusa’s Head Coin can be purchased online from Silver.com.
Coin Highlights:
- Comes sealed in a display case within a gift box!
- Certificate of Authenticity is included!
- Limited mintage of only 1,000 coins!
- Contains One Troy Ounce of .999 fine silver.
- Has a face value of 1 pound and counts as a legal tender of Gibraltar.
- On the obverse is the Coat of Arms of Gibraltar.
- The reverse shows Perseus holding the severed head of Medusa.
When ordering from Silver.com, the 2021 1 oz Proof Silver Gibraltar Medusa’s Head Coin comes directly to your door in a specialized gift box matching with the theme of the coin. The box shows a side angle of the statue of Perseus, with Perseus holding up Medusa’s head. Included with this 2021-coin release is a Certificate of Authenticity. This coin has been struck in 99.9% fine silver and comes with a limited mintage of only 1,000. This coin’s proof quality shows like a bronze-like background texture. Collectors interested in this listing may need to act fast if they want to get their hands on this great coin design!
On the obverse of the 2021 1 oz Proof Silver Gibraltar Medusa’s Head Coin is the Gibraltar Coat of Arms. There are three nations from the United Kingdom that are represented in this Coat of Arms: Scotland, Ireland, and England. The coin’s obverse also shows its value, weight, and purity, along with its release year and the “GIBRALTAR” location inscription.
The reverse of the 2021 1 oz Proof Silver Gibraltar Medusa’s Head Coin shows the statue of Perseus holding up Medusa’s severed head. The portrait of the sculptor, Benvenuto Cellini, sits behind Perseus. This sculpture is considered one of Cellini’s most famous artwork pieces and can be viewed in real life at the Piazza della Signoria in Italy.
The imagery featured on this 2021-coin illustrates the story of the Greek mythological hero Perseus who slew monsters. Perseus severed the head of Medusa to save Andromeda from a fierce sea monster. Perseus is also considered the son of Zeus, meaning he is both the great-grandfather and half-brother to Hercules, since both of them were sired by Zeus.
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