Silver Coin 5 Oz Eternal Statues - Ecstasy of Saint Therese Ultra high relief 2021 Proof

Eternal Sculptures - Ecstasy of Saint Teresa

A unique silver coin issued by the State of Palau for 2021 weighing 5 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 sixth and final coin is being released as a premium issue with selective coloration weighing 5 Oz. It is dedicated to a marble sculpture by Gian Lorenzo Bernini - The Ecstasy of Saint Teresa.

The reverse side of the coin features a reproduction of a Baroque sculpture depicting the spiritual experience of the divine apparition of the Carmelite Teresa of Avila. An angel hovers over the painfully and at the same time deliciously grounded nun, pointing an arrow at her with the intention of piercing her heart with divine love. The rich folds of the garment reveal only the bare feet, hands and young face of the woman. The pair are illuminated by golden rays.
The special colouring used for the main motif creates a stunning 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 "ECSTASY OF SAINT TERESA". The rim of the coin is decorated with a fine floral motif with the year of issue "MMXXI" inscribed.
The sculpture of the Ecstasy of Saint Teresa was created by the Italian sculptor Gian Lorenzo Bernini between 1647 and 1652 for the altar decoration of the funeral chapel of Cornaro in Rome. The three and a half metre high sculpture, carved in white marble, is considered to be the leading sculptural work of the Roman Baroque.
The central figure is the Spanish saint and founder of the Carmelite Order, Teresa of Avila. The conception of the work is based on her autobiography. She describes her encounter with an angel, who pierced her heart with a red-hot arrow, but her soul's contentment and love for God prevailed over the great pain.

The obverse depicts a preview of the five previous coins of the Eternal Statues series. The small medallions use coloring technology with a 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 "$20". 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 499 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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