2023 Cook Islands 2 oz Silver Historic Instruments - Armillary Sphere - NGC MS70

This 2023 Cook Islands $10 Historic Instruments: Armillary Sphere 2oz Antique Silver Coin is graded a MS70 by NGC and is a First Release. The coin has a limited mintage of only 1,500. The coin comes with a themed display box and Certificate of Authenticity.

The armillary sphere, the 2nd issue of the "Historic Instruments series", is an early marvel of astronomical ingenuity, which serves as a captivating window to the celestial realms. In its complex form, this remarkable device elegantly captures the grand circles of the heavens—the horizon, meridian, Equator, tropics, polar circles, and an encircling ecliptic hoop. With the Earth at its center, this celestial globe is equipped with degrees for angular measurements. During the 17th and 18th centuries, such splendid contraptions graced the parlours of academics, suspended in the air, perched upon ornate stands, or clutched by an elegant handle. The armillary sphere was allegedly invented separately in ancient China during the 4th century BC and ancient Greece during the 3rd century BC.

The obverse features a left facing portrait of Charles III surrounded by the inscriptions "CHARLES III", "COOK ISLANDS", and "10 DOLLARS". Behind the Kings portrait we see more historic instruments that will also be featured in this series along with the earth, moon, sun, and stars.

The reverse features an ultra high relief depiction of the Armillary Sphere.

Product Details

Metal	Silver
Weight (oz.)	2
Brand/Mint	CIT
Denomination	10 Dollars
Edge	Reeded

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