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NORTHERN SKY CASSIOPEIA – 2016 1 oz Pure Silver Curved Coin
USD 216.73
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Royal Australian Mint
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Product Description
NORTHERN SKY CASSIOPEIA – 2016 1 oz Pure Silver Curved Coin
LIMITED MINTAGE OF 5000 COINS – SOLD OUT AT THE MINT !
This is the first coin of a three-coin Northern Sky series featuring the celebrated domed shape coin.
In Greek mythology, Cassiopeia was the beautiful but boastful queen of Ethiopia. While her beauty could never be questioned, her vanity became her tragic legacy. Cassiopeia can still be seen in the northern skies today, with her throne circling the celestial pole and her arm desperately hanging on. As per Poseidon’s wishes, the constellation is sometimes seen upside down, and appears as either an M or W depending on when it is being viewed. After being catalogued in the second century by the Greek astronomer Ptolemy it is still classed as one of today’s 88 modern constellations.
COIN HIGHLIGHTS:
- Contains 1 oz of .999 fine Silver.
- Concave design adds a sense of depth.
- Comes with a presentation box with a mint issued certificate of authenticity.
- Obverse: The Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, with the legal tender face value of “5 Dollars” and the “2016” date.
- Reverse: The Cassiopeia constellation as seen from the northern hemisphere against a background of blue and yellow.
- Sovereign coin backed by the Australian government.
SPECIFICATIONS OF COIN
Metal: 999 Fine Silver
Finish: Proof Color Finish
Diameter: 39.62 mm
Features: Curved (Domed)
Denomination: $5.00 AUD
Year of Issue: 2016
Mintage: 5000
Weight: 1 oz