Silver Coin 2 Oz Eternal Statues - Abduction of Proserpina Ultra high relief 2018 Proof

Eternal Sculptures - Rape of Proserpina

A unique silver coin issued by the State of Palau for 2018 weighing 2 Oz of the purest 99.9% silver in high relief and Black Proof. Utilizing the new technological possibilities of Smartminting, the Eternal Statues artistic series is presented through a double-sided motif. The third coin in the series is dedicated to Gian Lorenzo Bernini's marble sculpture, The Abduction of Proserpina.

The reverse side of the coin offers a reproduction of the Baroque sculpture, which depicts a dramatic moment from Greek mythology. Hades abducts the beautiful Proserpina (Persephone) to his empire. The ruler of the underworld picks up the struggling girl in her desperate attempt to escape.
The special colouring used for the main motif creates a stunning marble effect. The new Smartminting technology has made it possible to create a high relief elaborated in remarkable fine detail on both sides of the coin. The motif is complemented by the logo of the "ETERNAL SCULPTURES" series and the name of the coin "RAPE OF PROSERPINA". The rim of the coin is decorated with a subtle floral motif with the year of issue "MMXVIII" inset.
The sculpture of the Abduction of Proserpina was created by the Italian sculptor Gian Lorenzo Bernini. It was completed in 1622, when the artist was only 23 years old. The Baroque sculpture of dynamically twisted bodies is characterized by its realistic execution of details. In the hard Carrara marble, Bernini carved admirable details such as the waving strands of hair, the tears streaming down the face or the man's fingers delving into the soft thigh of a girl.
The sculpture The Abduction of Proserpina is on display in the Borghese private art gallery in Rome. Visitors can view the more than two-metre-high work from all sides by placing it freely in the space.

The obverse depicts the back of the same sculpture. The coloring technology repeats the marble effect for the main motif. The design includes the state emblem of the Republic of Palau with the inscription "REPUBLIC OF PALAU", the year of issue and the denomination "$10". The circle is decorated with an original floral design.

The coin comes in a deluxe box along with a numbered certificate of authenticity in a limited edition of only 999 pieces for the entire world!

Smartminting® is a revolutionary technology in the field of modern numismatics. The greatest advantage is the dramatic and unsurpassed heights of relief combined with intricate detail. High and ultra-high relief is possible on both sides of the coin, and the top of the relief can be placed as close to the edge as possible. However, the conventional embossing process not only requires more material (higher weight), but more importantly, the highest point must be concentrated in the center of the coin, which does not reach the same height as with Smartminting® technology. Another bonus of Smartminting® technology is the possibility of minting even in the highest Proof quality for coloured coins and, of course, the Antique Standard finish remains.

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