2017 $5 Niue Ancient Myths MINOTAUR Antique Finish 2 Oz Silver Coin WITH COA #3.

DESCRIPTION

This Beautiful 2 Oz Silver Coin Is The 2nd Issue In The ANCIENT MYTHS Series And Depicts The Famous MINOTAUR, The Monstrous Creature Locked Up In The Labyrinth Of Knossos.

MINOTAUR, In Greek mythology, THE MINOTAUR was a creature with the head of a bull and the body of a man or, as described by Roman poet Ovid, a being “part man and part bull”.

THE MINOTAUR dwelt at the center of the Labyrinth, which was an elaborate maze like construction designed by the architect Daedalus and his son Icarus, on the command of King Minos of Crete.

THE MINOTAUR was eventually killed by the Athenian hero Theseus.

MINOTAUR was originally a proper noun in reference to this mythical figure.

The Use Of MINOTAUR As A Common Noun To Refer To Members Of A Generic species of bull-headed creatures developed much later, in 20th-century fantasy genre fiction.

Limited Mintage Of 500 Pieces Worldwide.

SPECIFICATIONS

Country: Niue

Year: 2017

Face Value: $5

Metal: Silver

Purity: .999

Weight: 2 Oz - 62.2 mm

Diameter: 38.61 mm

Mintage: 500 Pieces WORLDWIDE

Finish: ANTIQUE FINISH N HIGH RELIEF

Certificate COA: Yes

Box: Yes.