2019 – Mask of Plague Doctor 2 oz Antique finish Silver Coin 5$ Niue
ITEM SPECIFICS
Year OF ISSUE:
2019
Country Of Issue :
Niue
Product Type :
Silver Coin
Material :
Silver
WEIGHT:
62.2 (2 oz)
PURITY:
.999
Mintage:
500
FINISH:
Antique Finish
DIAMETER:
50 mm
COA NUMBER
Yes
DENOMINATION:
5 Dollars
CERTIFICATION:
Yes
PACKAGING:
Box
CIRCULATED/UNCIRCULATED::
UNCIRCULATED
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Description
Mask of Plague Doctor 2 oz Antique finish Silver Coin 5$ Niue 2019
DESCRIPTION
This frightening 2 oz silver coin continues the “Masks” series. It is dedicated to the symbol of the “Black Death” plague – the Pestilence Mask.Black leather coat, glass eyes, and a long bill-this was the outfit of doctors who had fought the plague epidemic hundreds of years ago. The mask was probably invented by Charles de Lorme, an outstanding physician from the court of Henry IV, Louis XIII and Louis XIV.
A characteristic bird mask, which backs in times of epidemics brought salvation and hopes for many, now became a symbol of “black death” in pop culture.
The reverse of the coin contains a wonderfully detailed image of a doctor fighting the epidemic in a traditional costume from the past on a background made of patients who could not be saved. The obverse of the coin depicts the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The coin features high relief made with the medalist technique. It has a beautiful selective gold plating with .999 gold and comes in an exposition case, together with the Certificate of Authenticity. The mintage is limited to 500 pieces for global distribution.
This mask has looked death into his eyes!
The reverse of the coin features the wonderful and detailed image of a doctor fighting the epidemic in a traditional costume from the past on a background made of patients who could not be saved. The obverse of the coin features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the inscriptions: “ELIZABETH II” – the name of the Queen, “NIUE ISLAND” – the issuing country, “2019” – the year of issue and “5 DOLLARS” – the face value.
