Great Micromosaic Passion: Birth of Venus 3 oz Silver Coin
This Birth of Venus silver coin is the first issue in the innovative “Great Micromosaic Passion” series. This Silver coin features more than 5,000 minted tiles and has a worldwide mintage of 499 pieces. The painting depicts the goddess of love and beauty arriving on land, on the island of Cyprus, born of the sea spray and blown there by the winds, Zephyr and, perhaps, Aura. The goddess is standing on a giant scallop shell, as pure and as perfect as a pearl. She is met by a young woman, who is sometimes identified as one of the Graces or as the Hora of spring, and who holds out a cloak covered in flowers. Even the roses, blown in by the wind are a reminder of spring. The subject of the painting, which celebrates Venus as symbol of love and beauty, was perhaps suggested by the poet Agnolo Poliziano.
Coin Highlights:
- Contains 3 oz of .999 fine Silver.
- Mintage of 499 coins.
- Housed in a tile shaped presentation box and includes a certificate of authenticity.
- Each coin is individually numbered on the edge.
- Obverse: Depicts the coat of arms of the Republic of Palau surrounded by a decorative mosaic pattern.
- Reverse: Features a colored close-up of the face of Venus from the famous painting by Sandro Botticelli. The Birth of Venus, struck with more than 5,000 tiles in exceptional high relief.
- Sovereign coin backed by the Palau government.
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