2018 Warfare Vikings 2oz Silver Antique High Relief Coin

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Description

The Perth Mint has released the Vikings 2oz Silver High Relief Antiqued Coin, the second of three coins in the Warfare series.

The term Viking, derived from the Latin for ‘sea robber’, describes a race of people who emerged from the northern European region now known as Scandinavia during the 8th century.

Already an advanced civilisation rooted in Nordic pagan traditions, their growing population probably put pressure on land and resources. As clan rivalries grew more intense, some groups were inspired to build ships with the aim of seeking new lands and material gain.

Viking longships emerged from the fjords of Scandinavia as potent symbols of these fierce and determined people who were destined to dominate the Dark Ages.

Typically, Vikings wore light armour in the form of mail shirts, scale armour or just as likely leather jerkins. Defensively they favoured round timber shields, which may have been affixed along their ship’s gunwales while at sea.
The marauders were expert at handling swords, spears, knives and battle axes - their true forte. Used for chopping the heads off adversaries, these lethal weapons could also be thrown with deadly accuracy.

Struck by The Perth Mint, the coin is issued as legal tender under the authority of the Government of Tuvalu.

The Perth Mint will release no more than 2,000 of the Warfare – Vikings 2018 2oz Silver Antiqued High Relief Rimless Coin.

The reverse of the coin portrays Viking warriors launching a raid from their longships. Charging maniacally through the water, each one is seen roaring fearsomely to terrify their victims.

Each coin is presented in a classic grey display case, within an illustrated shipper, and is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

To capture the depth and detail of the design, the coin is struck in high relief to a rimless format, and has been individually ‘antiqued’ to give it a unique finish conveying the surface abrasions of an ancient artefact. As a result of this treatment the appearance of each coin may vary.

 

Features

General Product Features

Year:
2018
Country:
Tuvalu

Coin Features

Issuer:
Perth Mint
Finish:
Antique Uncirculated
Mintage:
2000
Metal:
Silver
Metal Weight:
2oz