2019 Silver 2 oz Scottsdale Biblical Series - Crowned Virgin

2019 2oz Silver Biblical Series Crowned Virgin

Scottsdale Mint undertook this phenomenal 10-year project in 2015 issuing multiple releases each year. This striking 2019 2oz Silver Biblical Series Crowned Virgin (A Vision of John) release is the 29th in the series. It is also the fifth of the six editions scheduled 2019 releases.

Inspiration for the Biblical Series

Born in Strasbourg, France in 1832, Paul Gustave Louis Christophe Doré, almost immediately demonstrated advanced giftedness as an artist. By age 15, he was well on his way to a lifelong career as an illustrator, printmaker, and sculptor. His chosen medium was wood engraving, although his paintings brought high acclaim during his life, and continue to this day. Among his most well-known and celebrated works are his 241 wood engravings of many of the key events recorded in the Bible (1866).

The inspiration of Scottsdale Mint's Biblical coins series designs is drawn directly from Gustave Doré's Bible engravings. Scottsdale's creative team did not seek merely to copy Doré's originals to the coins. Rather, remaining true to the originals, they transformed each scene into the new medium of high-relief, antique-finish, silver coinage. Their work is nothing short of breathtaking! This Crowned Virgin edition is an amazing example.

Follow this link to view plates of the entire set of 241 Bible illustrations engraved by Gustave Doré. You will be astounded!

Gustave Doré's illustrations for La Grande Bible de Tours

The Crowned Virgin - A Vision of John

The theme of the coin is based upon the Biblical account as recorded in Revelation 12:1-3 (NCV).

"And then a great wonder appeared in heaven: A woman was clothed with the sun, and the moon was under her feet, and a crown of twelve stars was on her head. She was pregnant and cried out with pain, because she was about to give birth. Then another wonder appeared in heaven: There was a giant red dragon with seven heads and seven crowns on each head. He also had ten horns."

The Scene Illustrated

The obverse is common to the series. It displays in high-relief, antiqued finish the Raphael Maklouf likeness of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, with inscriptions at the rim "QUEEN ELIZABETH II . NIUE TWO DOLLARS . 2 oz 999 FINE SILVER . 2019."

The reverse features, also in high-relief antiqued finish, a depiction of the illustration by Gustave Doré, The Crowned Virgin (Plate 238). This 2019 2oz Silver Biblical Series Crowned Virgin coin is a faithful reproduction produced by the team of artisans and technicians, directed by master sculptor D'Almeida Novissimo. They have once again captured not only the detail of the original Doré, but the very soul of the artist's work. You will not be disappointed in this fine piece.

Highlights

• 2019 2oz Silver Biblical Series Crowned Virgin.
• The fifth release for 2019 of Scottsdale's Biblical Series.
• This Silver coin Contains 2 oz of .999 fine Silver.
• Struck in an incredibly stunning rimless, high-relief antique finish.
• Each 2 oz silver coin is packaged in a gift box patterned after a Bible.
• Includes a Certificate of Authenticity printed on an antiqued style paper with the Biblical text (Revelation 12:1-3).
• Edge: Laser-etched serial number, from 1 to 1499, which matches the serial number found on the included certificate of authenticity.

Scottsdale Mint

Scottsdale Mint stands tall as one of the most highly regarded and globally recognized private mints in the industry. A U.S. based company, Scottsdale made an unflinching commitment to quality consistency in every step of their business and manufacturing processes. With ISO 9001 certification, they are prepared to bring together innovation, creativity, quality, and efficiency into their finished products. Investors in precious metals demand the finest and the Scottsdale hallmark provides the name and backing for peace of mind!

Scottsdale is often envied by their peers for some of the most stunning and unique series designs in the private sector. The impeccable skill of their creative staff is clearly displayed with each new coin released. Though other mints may envy, Scottsdale customers anxiously await each release of their favorite series! Their anticipation is never disappointed.

Scottsdale Mint has also established themselves in the global market. Providing creative design and minting services to smaller nations around the world, they produce those countries' legal tender bullion coinage.

BOLD Precious Metals is honored to be among Scottsdale's prestigious list of Authorized Dealers, and proud to offer many of their products at some of the lowest prices available!