Masterpieces of Renaissance: Birth of Venus, Niue, 2014, 28.28g

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Description

Mint of Poland is pleased to present the fourth coin in the series, dedicated to the greatest masterpieces of Renaissance painting. Already elaborate replica of the coin with multicolored precious painting by Botticelli may become the culmination of your collection.

The intricate plotting and inscriptions made ​​in the technique of selective gilding give a coin marvelous lightness and precision digital printing faithfully reproduces the original image. Silver coin of the original shape, decorated with finesse motifs, is an elegant gift for any occasion.

  • The perfect gift for the art lover
  • The original square shape
  • Decorated selective gilding and digital printing
  • Offered in an elegant case
  • New Zealand legal tender
  • Polish Mint Certificate of Authenticity

 Birth of Venus – a painting by Sandro Botticelli, were created in 1486. The work shows the scene of the birth of the Roman goddess of love – Venus. In the right part of the image is Hora – one of the goddesses of the seasons. On the left side are visible as two Zefirów, directing the blows towards the shore shell on which Venus stands. The image carries a lot of symbolic elements alluding to ancient mythology. Currently, the work of “Birth of Venus” is in the collection of the Uffizi Gallery in Florence.

Obverse: At the top of the coin – the subtle ornaments decorated selective gilding. Below – a stylized fragment of Renaissance attic. On the left side of the coin – the image of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, sign Mint (m / w) and denomination (1 DOLLAR). Along the rim – subtitles: NIUE ISLAND (issuer), Ag 999 (attempt of silver), ELIZABETH II (Elizabeth II) and the year of issue 2014. Reverse: The reverse shows the multi-colored replica of the painting “Birth of Venus”. The right side of the coin – the ornaments characteristic of the art of the Renaissance. On both sides of the picture – subtitles: BIRTH OF VENUS / THE BIRTH OF VENUS (the name of the coin in English and Polish).

Additional information

Fineness (% purity)

99.9

Minimum Gross Weight (g)

28.28

Mintage

2,000

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