Description
This marvellous 2 Oz Silver coin is the third release in the much awaited “Eternal Sculptures” series, dedicated to one of Bernini’s masterpieces – the Rape of Proserpina. The coin features the Smartminting technology on both faces, has a wonderful marble effect, has unbelievable details, has a Black Proof quality and a limited mintage of only 999 pcs worldwide.
Design
The reverse of the coin reproduces the incredible front view of the famous sculpture by Gian Lorenzo Bernini, the Rape of Proserpina. An exceptional high relief and the use of a special paint to recreate the sculpture’s natural marble look, emphasizes the extraordinary beauty of this piece of art in miniature. All around the reverse, a floral decorative pattern completes the coin. On the right side of the reverse, the wonderful logo of the series and the inscriptions: “ETERNAL SCULPTURES” – the name of the series and “RAPE OF PROSERPINA” – the name of the coin. On the bottom of the reverse, the year of issue written in Roman numbers: “MMXVIII” – 2018. The obverse of the coin reproduces the back view of the sculpture, using the same finishes and marble effect. All around of the obverse, a beautiful decorative pattern. On the left side, the Coat of Arms of Palau and the inscriptions: “REPUBLIC OF PALAU” – the issuing country and “10 DOLLARS” – the face value.
