Silver coin Tutankhamun 500 g 2022 Antique Standard

Tutankhamun Puzzle Coin - 500 g

An exclusive silver coin, complete with removable gold-plated pieces, is issued by the State of Djibouti for 2022 in high relief weighing 500 g in the purest 99.9% silver with Antique Standard finish to mark the 100th anniversary of the discovery of the tomb of Pharaoh Tutankhamun, the most important ancient Egyptian excavation.

The reverse side of the coin depicts the death mask of Pharaoh Tutankhamun in detailed relief. It is surrounded in precise outline by five irregular mosaic pieces gilded in 24Kt gold, symbolizing the hidden secrets of the tomb. Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics cover the surface of the slices and the top piece also contains the name "TUTANKHAMUN". When the pieces are removed, the parts of the tomb with the treasures found are revealed. In a clockwise direction, one can look at the sarcophagus "SARCOPHAGUS", the burial chamber "COFFIN CHAMBER", the jewel box "TREASURY", the anteroom "ANTECHAMBER" or the annex "ANNEX".
The discovery of the tomb of Pharaoh Tutankhamun was made in the Valley of the Kings on 4 November 1922 by the British archaeologist Howard Carter. The significance of the find was immediately apparent when it was discovered that the seals of the guardians of the burial chamber were intact at the entrance.
Carter and his patron Lord Carnarvon entered the 3,300-year-old sealed tomb on 26 November 1922. It was subsequently confirmed that the grave robbers had never penetrated the burial chamber and two other rooms. As a result, the sarcophagus and the rich burial equipment, which amazed the whole world, survived intact. The greatest amazement was the golden death mask, which became an iconic artefact of ancient Egypt.
Pharaoh Tutankhamun himself was one of the lesser rulers of the 18th dynasty known as the New Kingdom. He ascended the throne around 1353 BC at the age of 9. He died without heirs sometime around the age of 19, probably from an accident. Worldwide awareness of his life was brought about by the discovery of his tomb.

The obverse side of the coin bears the national emblem of the Republic of Djibouti with the year of issue "2022", the inscription "REPUBLIQUE DE DJIBOUTI", the face value "500 FRANCS" and the fineness and weight data.

The coin comes in its original box with the logo of the anniversary edition and the years "1922 - 2022". It includes a certificate of authenticity in a limited edition of only 500 pieces for the whole world!

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