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This beautiful 2 Oz Silver Coin is the first issue in the new “Mythology” series. In Greek mythology, Sisyphus was the founder and king of Ephyra (today known as Corinth). Hades punished Sisyphus for cheating death twice by making him roll a boulder up a hill only to have it tumble down every time it got near the top. Sisyphus was condemned to perform this task for eternity.
The coin has irregular shape from the outline of the boulder, has antique finish quality and a high relief with a gold gilding. The coin comes in a wooden box, along with its Certificate of Authenticity.
- Contains 2 oz of .999 fine Silver.
- Mintage of only 500 pieces.
- Comes in a box and with a certificate of authenticity.
- Obverse: Features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II surrounded by an ancient Greek style border. Beyond the border is a image of a boulder.
- Reverse: Depicts Sisyphus pushing the boulder up the mountain. The irregular shape of the coin is formed by the boulder at the top. The name of the coin is in Gold gilding.
- Sovereign coin backed by Niue government.
- Item Category:
- Collectibles & Fine Art
- Item Subcategory:
- Coins
- Item Type:
- Collectible Coins
- Brand:
- 0
- Year:
- 0
- Series:
- Greek Mythology
- Denomination:
- $5
- Front:
- Depicts Sisyphus pushing the boulder up the mountain. The irregular shape of the coin is formed by the boulder at the top. The name of the coin is in Gold gilding.
- Reverse:
- Features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II surrounded by an ancient Greek style border. Beyond the border is an image of a boulder.
- Composition:
- Silver
- Country/Region of Origin:
- Niue
- Circulated / Uncirculated:
- Uncirculated
- Purity:
- .999
- Metal Content:
- 2
- Mint:
- Mint of Gdansk
