Silver Coin 2 Oz Eternal Statues - Leda and Swan Ultra high relief 2019 Proof

Eternal Sculptures - Leda and the Swan

A unique silver coin issued by the State of Palau for 2019 weighing 2 Oz of the purest 99.9% silver in high relief and Black Proof. Utilizing the new technological possibilities of Smartminting, the Eternal Sculptures artistic series is presented through a double-sided motif. The fourth coin of the series is dedicated to the classic subject - Leda and the Swan.

The reverse side of the coin offers an original take on the Leda and the Swan motif. It is based on a series of sculptural treatments of the ancient Greek mythological story. The supreme god Zeus in the form of a swan seduces the mortal Leda.
The special colouring used for the main motif creates an amazing marble effect. The new Smartminting technology 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 "LEDA AND SWAN". The rim of the coin is decorated with a subtle floral motif with the year of issue "MMXIX" inset.
The Leda and the Swan is a classic artistic theme interpreted from ancient Greece to the present day. The Spartan Queen Leda is saved by Zeus in the form of a swan from the pursuing eagle. At night he visits her in her bedroom, where she has previously lain with her husband Tyndarius. Leda subsequently gives birth to two eggs with the offspring of Zeus and the children of the Spartan king at the same time. One of the eggs hatched into the femme fatale, Helen of Troy.
Probably the most famous rendering is attributed to the Greek sculptor Timotheus. Of the more than twenty surviving copies of this sculpture, one is on display in Madrid's Prado Museum and an incomplete sculpture in the Yale University Art Gallery. Other ancient Greek depictions of the love scene are known on smaller statues, sculptures or mosaics.

The obverse depicts the back of the same sculpture. The colouring 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.

This product is part of the following product sets: