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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
