A beautiful
color coin and stamp first day cover set PLUS a rare silver proof of Pope Benedict
XVI make this special bonus discount 2-pack a phenomenal value!
In Stock and Ready for Immediate Shipment!
Both are SOLD OUT at the Mint!
On February 11, 2013, Pope
Benedict XVI
shocked the faith community of the Roman Catholic Church and the entire
world by announcing that he would resign from the papacy, effective
February 28, 2013. In an address read in Latin before a group of
Cardinals at the Apostolic Palace, the 85-year-old pontiff said he had
decided that, due to his "advanced age" and deteriorating mental and
physical strengths, he would be stepping down as head of the
Catholic Church.
Australia 2008 First Day Cover (PNC) $1 Color Coin and Stamp Set
France 2006 1.5 Euro Silver Proof with St. Peter's Basilica
Both are sold out at their respective mints! Click on the links above for more detailed information about each coin or set!
The German born pope (successor to the Polish
Pope
John Paul II),
who in 2005 became the oldest man to be elected pope in almost 300
years, will now become the first pope to resign his position since Pope
Gregory XII in 1415, and the first to have done so voluntarily since
Pope Celestine V in 1294. In breaking the unwritten law that demands
that a pope must die in office, Pope
Benedict XVI
has been nearly universally hailed for his bravery and foresight. A
prolific writer, classical pianist, theologian and philosopher,
Benedict XVI became the first Pope to engage social media, too, in
December 2012, by issuing his first tweet on Twitter.Pope Benedict XVI, born Joseph Alois Ratzinger, was elected April 19, 2005 by the papal conclave after John Paul II passed away. He is the 265th Pope, and he is also the Bishop of Rome and Sovereign of the Vatican City State. He was 78 years old when elected, making him the oldest person elected Pope in almost 300 years. He is also the first German Pope to be elected in almost 1000 years (since Pope Stephen IX in 1057 AD)!
For a more detailed history of St. Peter's Basilica, please scroll down to the article lower in this presentation.
Investment
Note - France Silver Proof - Depicting the first German pope in
nearly a millenium, this proof-finish coin, minted in precious silver, has a mintage limit of only 5,000 and sold
out at the Mint nearly instantly! Given its affordable price, we
highly recommend this as a long term buy-and-hold.
A Set Collectors Will Love!
A Set Collectors Will Love!
The Perth Mint and Australia Post have
teamed up to create this
coin and stamp set that commemorates the Papal visit during World Youth
Day 2008 in Sydney,
Australia. World Youth Day is a Roman Catholic
youth-oriented festival, started by Pope
John Paul II in 1986, and
celebrated internationally every two or three years. The 2008 event,
held in July in Sydney was attended by Pope
Benedict XVI, his first
visit to Australia,
and drew a reported 500,000 young people from
around the world to celebrate with the Pope.This handsome set will please both numismatists and philatelists (coin & stamps collectors, respectively) as well as anyone with an interest in history, religion, or a Catholic background. With superb features and value, this set includes:
• A $1 coin with a full color, Vatican-approved portrait of Pope Benedict XVI, along with the World Youth Day emblem
• A 50 cent stamp featuring the Pope, with a unique first day of issue cancellation.
• Both are housed in a color Australian Post souvenir illustrated envelope featuring the Pope!
The coin in this set has a limited mintage of 100,000 worldwide, with a significantly lower number of PNC sets being assembled. Both the individual coin and this coin and stamp set are sold out at the Mint, so get them while the are still available!
Technology Note - Australia $1 CoinThe Perth Mint of Australia employs its own proprietary colorization technology, in which the color is actually sealed on the coin. The vibrant hues and precise execution of the technology create a stunning, full-color portrait on each coin.
Obverse - Australia $1 Coin
A full color portrait of Pope
Benedict XVI. The World Youth Day Sydney 2008 (abbreviated
WYDSYD08)
logo is emblazoned on the obverse as well. The
legend around the rim reads WORLD YOUTH DAY SYDNEY 2008. The Perth
Mint "P" mint mark also appears.
Reverse - Australia $1 Coin
The reverse features Her Majesty,
Queen
Elizabeth II of England, in
crowned profile facing
right. This portrait, featuring Her Majesty wearing a tiara and pearl
earrings, was executed by the sculptor Ian Rank-Broadley. The
legend ELIZABETH II and the denomination also appear.
Obverse - France Silver Proof
Obverse - France Silver Proof
The
obverse depicts Pope
Benedict XVI standing in front of the principal
church of Roman Catholicism, St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican City,
Rome. The legend
in French translates as "500th Anniversary of St. Peter's Basilica".
Reverse - France Silver Proof
The floor plan of this
awe-inspiring basilica is detailed. The
date of issue, denomination and the motto of the French Republic,
LIBERTÉ
ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ are also indicated.
Packaging
Each silver proof is
encapsulated and presented in the traditional, blue
Monnaie de Paris gift box. An individually numbered certificate of
authenticity is included.
Specifications
- Australia Coin & Stamp Set
| Country | Australia |
| Year of Issue | 2008 |
| Face Value (Set) | 1 Dollar 50 Cents ($1 Coin + 50 Cents Stamp) |
| Weight | 13.75 grams |
| Diameter | 30.00 mm |
| Gauge (Thickness) | 3.10 mm |
| Mintage Limit | 100,000 (coin; fare fewer sets have been assembled) |
| Finish | Brilliant Uncirculated with Color |
| Composition | Aluminum Bronze |
| Edge | Reeded (milled, serrated) |
| Artist | Mint personnel (obverse) Ian Rank-Broadley (reverse) |
Specifications
- France Silver Proof
| Country | France |
| Year of Issue | 2006 |
| Face Value | 1.5 Euro |
| Weight | 22.2 g |
| Diameter | 37.00 mm |
| Mintage
Limit |
5,000 |
| Finish | Proof |
| Composition | .900 Fine Silver |
| Edge | Plain |
| Certificate | Individually Numbered |
St.
Peter's Basilica in Rome
Construction of the current Basilica of St. Peter's in Rome began in 1506. The basilica replaced an earlier church on the site that had fallen into disrepair when the papacy moved to Avignon, in France. This original church was built by the first Christian Emperor of Rome, Constantine, over a shrine that marked the spot where Peter was said to have been buried in 64 A.D. Over the next eight centuries this church grew in importance. Charlemagne was crowned Holy Roman Emperor there in 800 A.D.
In
1506 Pope Julius II laid the cornerstone of the then-new St. Peter's
Basilica. The most prominent feature is the dome, widely believed to
have been designed by Michelangelo, who was appointed chief architect
of the Basilica in 1546. In fact, Michelangelo designed a spherical or
round dome, but he died in 1564 with only the base of the dome
completed. It was then redesigned as a vaulted (elliptical or
egg-shaped) dome between 1585 and 1590 by the architect Giacomo della
Porta, with the assistance of Domenico Fontana, probably the best
engineer of the day. On the base of the dome are the words in Latin
taken from the Gospel of Matthew, "...you are Peter, and on this rock I
will build my church. ...I will give you the keys of the kingdom of
heaven..."
As built, the double dome is brick, 139 feet (42.3 meters) in interior diameter and rising to 394 feet (120 meters) above the floor. Other domes around the world, built since, are always compared to this one which served as model: St. Joseph's Oratory in Montreal, St. Paul's Cathedral in London, Les Invalides in Paris, United States Capitol in Washington, DC, the Pennsylvania State Capitol in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, the Missouri State Capitol in Jefferson City, Missouri, the Texas Capitol in Austin, Texas, and the more literal reproduction at the Basilica of Our Lady of Peace of Yamoussoukro, Cote d'Ivoire.
The
artistic treasures of the Basilica are too numerous to fully enumerate,
but include the famed sculpture "Pieta" by Michelangelo, carved of
solid marble. The throne of St. Peter and the papal altar were both
designed by the artist Bernini. Throughout the church are many other
sculptures and monuments designed by him as well. There are 46 separate
altars within the Basilica, honoring many different saints. The immense
scale of the Basilica can be appreciated when one considers that more
than 60,000 worshipers can be accommodated comfortably at one time, a
figure that compares with modern American domed sports stadia.
Over the main altar stands a 98 foot (30 meters) tall baldachino supported by four immense pillars, all designed by Bernini between 1624 and 1632. The baldachino was built to fill the space beneath the cupola, and it is said that the bronze used to make it was taken from the Pantheon. The representation of a chair, part of the sculpture, is said to contain the remnants of the chair belonging to Saint Peter, and is also said that it is the largest bronze piece in the world! Underneath the baldachino is the traditional tomb of St. Peter.
There are over 100 tombs located within St. Peter's Basilica. These include 91 popes, St. Ignatius of Antioch, and the composer Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina. Exiled Catholic British royalty James Francis Edward Stuart and his two sons, Charles Edward Stuart and Henry Benedict Stuart, are buried here, due to being granted asylum by Pope Clement XI. The most prominent woman entombed is Queen Christina of Sweden, who abdicated her throne in order to convert to Catholicism. The most recent interment was Pope John Paul II, on April 8, 2005.
Construction of the current Basilica of St. Peter's in Rome began in 1506. The basilica replaced an earlier church on the site that had fallen into disrepair when the papacy moved to Avignon, in France. This original church was built by the first Christian Emperor of Rome, Constantine, over a shrine that marked the spot where Peter was said to have been buried in 64 A.D. Over the next eight centuries this church grew in importance. Charlemagne was crowned Holy Roman Emperor there in 800 A.D.
In
1506 Pope Julius II laid the cornerstone of the then-new St. Peter's
Basilica. The most prominent feature is the dome, widely believed to
have been designed by Michelangelo, who was appointed chief architect
of the Basilica in 1546. In fact, Michelangelo designed a spherical or
round dome, but he died in 1564 with only the base of the dome
completed. It was then redesigned as a vaulted (elliptical or
egg-shaped) dome between 1585 and 1590 by the architect Giacomo della
Porta, with the assistance of Domenico Fontana, probably the best
engineer of the day. On the base of the dome are the words in Latin
taken from the Gospel of Matthew, "...you are Peter, and on this rock I
will build my church. ...I will give you the keys of the kingdom of
heaven..."As built, the double dome is brick, 139 feet (42.3 meters) in interior diameter and rising to 394 feet (120 meters) above the floor. Other domes around the world, built since, are always compared to this one which served as model: St. Joseph's Oratory in Montreal, St. Paul's Cathedral in London, Les Invalides in Paris, United States Capitol in Washington, DC, the Pennsylvania State Capitol in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, the Missouri State Capitol in Jefferson City, Missouri, the Texas Capitol in Austin, Texas, and the more literal reproduction at the Basilica of Our Lady of Peace of Yamoussoukro, Cote d'Ivoire.
The
artistic treasures of the Basilica are too numerous to fully enumerate,
but include the famed sculpture "Pieta" by Michelangelo, carved of
solid marble. The throne of St. Peter and the papal altar were both
designed by the artist Bernini. Throughout the church are many other
sculptures and monuments designed by him as well. There are 46 separate
altars within the Basilica, honoring many different saints. The immense
scale of the Basilica can be appreciated when one considers that more
than 60,000 worshipers can be accommodated comfortably at one time, a
figure that compares with modern American domed sports stadia.Over the main altar stands a 98 foot (30 meters) tall baldachino supported by four immense pillars, all designed by Bernini between 1624 and 1632. The baldachino was built to fill the space beneath the cupola, and it is said that the bronze used to make it was taken from the Pantheon. The representation of a chair, part of the sculpture, is said to contain the remnants of the chair belonging to Saint Peter, and is also said that it is the largest bronze piece in the world! Underneath the baldachino is the traditional tomb of St. Peter.
There are over 100 tombs located within St. Peter's Basilica. These include 91 popes, St. Ignatius of Antioch, and the composer Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina. Exiled Catholic British royalty James Francis Edward Stuart and his two sons, Charles Edward Stuart and Henry Benedict Stuart, are buried here, due to being granted asylum by Pope Clement XI. The most prominent woman entombed is Queen Christina of Sweden, who abdicated her throne in order to convert to Catholicism. The most recent interment was Pope John Paul II, on April 8, 2005.
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