One of the elements of J.R.R. Tolkien’s worlds of the imagination that made them stand out was their extraordinary level of detail, captured in the story of the mighty monument called the Argonath on Middle-Earth. Not only a spectacular and awe-inspiring fantasy location in its own right, the epic monument also known as the Gates of Argonath and the Pillars of Kings tied into a sweeping story of dynasties, the rise and fall of civilizations and a struggle between good and evil. Its appearance in the big screen adaptation of Tolkien’s works is commemorated by the 2023 Samoa Lord of The Rings Argonath Black Platinum 1 oz Silver Coin.
Highlights:
The 2023 Samoa Lord of The Rings Argonath Black Platinum Silver Coin is pure silver bathed in pure black platinum with 24-karat gilded touches. It comes in themed box packaging along with a Certificate of Authenticity, secured in an acrylic capsule.
Obverse
The obverse side features the late Queen Elizabeth II, confirming it as legal tender. She’s accompanied by the Samoan coat of arms and the inscriptions “SAMOA 2023,” “1 oz .999 Ag,” and “5 DOLLARS.”
Reverse
The reverse side of this coin features the Argonath from the classic film adaptationThe Fellowship of the Ringin rich detail accentuated by its black platinum coating, entwined with a gilded motif of the One Ring of Power.Above is a matching gilded Lord of the Rings logo, and New Line Productions’ copyright appears at the rim.
History
The production team on Peter Jackson’s film adaptation ofThe Fellowship of the Ringused a mixture of models and digital sculpting to create the epic-scale Gates of Argonath. These immense monuments, taller in the film than the tallest of statues in our world even today, were creations of magic made in tribute to a pair of ancient kings of the fantasy realm of Gondor, men who did battle with the greatest powers of evil in Middle-Earth and were the source of two different royal lineages. Their awe-inspiring rendition on the big screen became an iconic take on a unique site in J.R.R. Tolkien’s legendarily detailed, created world, and remains the definitive image for generations of fans to this day.
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Year | 2023 |
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Mint Mark | Not Shown |
Metals Purity | .999 |
Diameter | 38.6 mm |
Condition | Uncirculated |
Denomination | $5 |
Country | Samoa |
Edge Style | Reeded |
Product Series | The Lord of the Rings |
Certificate of Authenticity | Yes |
Packaging | Presentation Packaging |
Packaging Dimensions | 3.7 x 3.5 x 1.4 |
Metal Content | 1 Troy Ounce |
Shipping | Orders over $199 Ship Free |
Mintage | 1,499 |
Provident ID | 3980012 |