2021 Niue Mythology Daedalus and Icarus High 2 oz Silver Antiqued $5 NGC 70

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2021 Niue Daedalus and Icarus High Relief 2 oz Silver Antiqued $5 NGC 70

This amazing design depicts all the essential elements of the myth of Daedalus and Icarus. It is decorated in very high relief, thanks to which every detail of the coin is perfectly visible.On the obverse of the coin there is a symbolic image of a labyrinth – the construction of which was one of Daedalus’ most important works.

  • Selective gilding with gold
  • High relief showing even the finest detail
  • Low mintage of 500 pcs

Daedalus and Icarus are characters from Greek mythology. Daedalus was an accomplished craftsman, working at the court of King Minos of Crete. His sculptures were so perfect that the inhabitants said they were alive. One of the major tasks that King Minos commissioned Daedalus to do was to make a labyrinth for the Minotaur.

Daedalus was not from Crete and missed his homeland of Athens very much. However, the king forbade him to leave the island because Daedalus was too valuable to him as a craftsman and knew too many of the king's secrets. 

Country Niue
Denomination 5 dollars
Year 2021
Quality Antique Finish
Material Silver  9999/1000  
Weight (g) 2 oz (62.2)                 
Diameter 45 mm
Mintage pcs 500
Certificate (COA) Yes
Presentation case (box) Yes
Item Category:
Collectibles & Fine Art
Item Subcategory:
Coins
Item Type:
Collectible Coins
Brand:
Mint of Gdansk
Year:
2021
Series:
Mythology
Denomination:
$5
Front:
symbolic image of a labyrinth
Reverse:
Effigy of Queen Elizabeth II
Grade Rating:
70
Grading Provided By:
NGC
Composition:
Silver
Country/Region of Origin:
NIUE
Circulated / Uncirculated:
Uncirculated
Purity:
.999
Metal Content:
2 troy oz
Mint:
Mint of Gdansk