The Centaur is one of the many mysterious mythological creatures that ancient peoples believed in. The Centaur is half-man, half-horse, and both ancient Greeks and Romans considered them part of their mythology. Today, you can purchase the 2018 Reverse Proof Solomon Islands Legends and Myths Centaur 2 oz Silver Coin from Provident Metals.
Highlights:
The coins in this listing all ship to your home in a protective display box. The coins are encapsulated for their protection. Within all the packaging, you will also see a Certificate of Authenticity to verify your coin.
These coins have a special reverse proof finish, meaning that the design elements are deeply-mirrored, while the background is a frosted matte.
Obverse
The obverse face of each 2018 Reverse Proof Solomon Islands Legends and Myths Centaur 2 oz Silver Coin bears the image of Queen Elizabeth II. The image on these coins shows Her Majesty in right-profile relief. This design is the fourth-generation image of the Queen used on commonwealth coinage. It was created in 1998 by Ian Rank-Broadly for the Royal Mint.
Reverse
The reverse side of these coins shows the powerful Centaur. These beasts were strong. In this image, you will see the centaur wielding a giant battle axe.
History
Centaurs are known for having the upper body of a human and the lower body of a horse. There are many theories behind the centaurs origin, including that they were born of Ixion and Nephele. Many modern scholars believe that the idea of the centaur came from ancient humans with no prior contact with horses coming into contact with other civilizations that rode horse.
Ordering
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Year | 2018 |
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Mint Mark | Not Shown |
Metals Purity | .999 |
Producer | New Century Mint |
Diameter | 40 mm |
Condition | Brilliant Uncirculated Reverse Proof |
Denomination | 5 |
Country | Solomon Islands |
Designer (Obverse) | Ian Rank-Broadley |
Edge Style | Reeded |
Product Series | Legends and Myths |
Certificate of Authenticity | Yes |
Mintage | 1,500 |
Packaging | Presentation Packaging |
Metal Content | 2 Troy Ounces |
Shipping | Orders over $199 Ship Free |
Provident ID | 2574108 |