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The Allegories of Germania Mint introduce a very intriguing collection of the legendary female personifications of prominent historical lands and nations. In each example Germania meets with her counterpart representing another nation in "symbolic circumstances." On the inaugural release, the brave and beautiful Germania was shown meeting with the guardian of Great Britain, Britannia. That introduction of the Allegories series was received with high praise for both design and production excellence. This second Allegories release 2019 1 oz Silver Allegories Columbia & Germania BU continues the intriguing theme of the new series, introducing Columbia, feminine guardian of the United States of America.
The obverse portrays a wonderfully stunning representation of two powerful guardians. Columbia, representing the United States, and Germania meet together on common ground; the common European past they historically share. Neither display weapons, whether defensive or aggressive. This day, each display their flag, the symbol of their national independence, as well as the values and principles upon which they stand. They have joined hands in friendship and unity that they may continue to walk together in mutual respect and peace. Two powerful, historical lands represented by two beautifully strong and fully-capable female guardians. The Allegory is rich with symbolism.
The background is filled with a distinctive guilloche pattern that really makes Columbia and Germania prominently stand out. Inscriptions "ALLEGORIES . 1 OZ . 999.9 FINE SILVER." are displayed within a narrow band encircling the rim. An attractive texture fills the band.
The reverse displays Germania Mint's interpretation of what would best represent the moral principles and noble values of the historical land of Germania. Germania, as such, never became a country with its own coat of arms. The design is both highly representative of these values, and absolutely gorgeous!
Quoting from the Mint's own descriptive text, "The crowned shield has been divided into four parts, from which each has a traditional meaning, precisely defined by heraldry. In the top left corner of the crest there is the Germania Mint's Bicephalous eagle ‑ a Roman mythology symbol associated with Janus, the god of all origins, guardian of doors, gates, passages and bridges, the patron of contracts and alliances. Heads facing the opposite symbolize the past and the future.
Right upper corner is decorated with a check pattern that refers to wisdom and prudence ‑ every good sovereign should be distinguished by these character traits. On the left bottom corner of the shield there are three flowers on a gold ribbon. They hide three values determining a strong and independent nation ‑ unity, integrity and freedom. On the right bottom corner of the crest a wild boar appears ‑ a very popular and respectful animal in Roman Empire, which is a symbol of mightiness and power."
A fine beaded-border tightly encircles the rim, and the background has a very nicely-textured pattern. Inscriptions include "GERMANIA . 2019 . 5 MARK."
This highly anticipated and beautifully stunning second release to the new Germania Allegories series has a very limited mintage of only 25,000 for worldwide distribution. This is not a offering you want to miss, but you really must be quick!
Allegories raise the question as to why many ancient lands and nations, (particularly in the West), have both feminine names and female personifications as their legendary guardians. Perhaps, this could be explained in the allegorical sense of identifying the "homeland" with the actual home and family in which they were raised under maternal care and protection.
As the mint stated it, "Treating the country as a metaphor of home and family, nations have always identified their countries with maternal protection, which provided them with a sense of security and community. Wishing to pay a tribute to them, we created a series of coins called 'The Allegories', with which we want to celebrate the extraordinary figures of 'mothers of nations', that for centuries have encouraged people in the hardest moments of human history."
It is out of this sense that the Allegories of Germania Mint were born. This series promises to be quite fascinating. Depicting the feminine guardian of Germania and her counterpart of second powerful nation meeting together, there is the expectation that the two could walk together towards a brighter future for both.
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