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With the first coin in the Magic of Gold series we travel back in time to Ancient Mesopotamia, ‘the land between two rivers’, the Tigris and the Euphrates. In Mesopotamian culture the ownership of Gold was associated with high standing and all Gold had to be handed over to the ruling classes and religious leaders. It was reserved for the powerful and the even more powerful – the gods. Mesopotamian Gold was mainly sourced from Egypt, where it was believed that the streets were paved with the precious metal.
Coin Highlights:
- Contains 1/2 oz of .986 fine Gold.
- Coins are packaged in the original box with a certificate of authenticity.
- Obverse: Features shows a bull’s head from a detail found on the Golden Lyre of Ur, which was discovered in 1929 in the Royal Cemetery of Ur, located in present day Iraq. Created roughly 4,500 years ago, the lyre is considered to be one of the world’s oldest surviving stringed instruments.
- Reverse: Features a portrait of the legendary ruler King Nebuchadnezzar II (circa 640-562 BC) wearing a horned crown. According to the Book of Daniel in the Old Testament, Nebuchadnezzar erected a huge Golden statue and made his subjects worship it on bended knee. As elsewhere, in Mesopotamia the ownership of Gold was associated with high standing. It was reserved for the powerful and all Gold had to be handed over to the ruling class and the religious authorities. Mesopotamian Gold was mainly sourced from Egypt, where it was believed that the streets were paved with the precious metal.
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These commemorative Gold coins from Austria are a great way to add to your Gold holdings while enhancing your World Gold collection. Add one of these 2019 Austria Proof Gold €100 The Magic of Gold Mesopotamia coins to your cart today!
Since time immemorial, Gold has had a special effect on those who behold it. The Magic of Gold series traces the mysterious nature of Gold in Ancient cultures. No other metal has as much symbolic meaning as Gold and no other concrete substance has been linked with so many abstract concepts, including heavenliness, immortality, purity and power.
Posted By:Doc C
From:Jersey
Date:Feb 11, 2021
Although the Mintage for this piece is 20,000, its low when compared to the admiration and interest in the coin—and its proof finish makes this an exceptional value.
- Pros
- Value (low premium over spot)
- Attractive Design
- Mint Condition
- Bottom Line
- Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
Posted By:Ryan James
From:Sunrise, FL
Date:Jun 20, 2020
I find this to be a great generational wealth gold coin highlighting the history of the yellow metal as money throughout civilization. This beautiful "Magic of Gold Mesopotamia" piece will be going to my offspring. Not sure how far I will get in the series, but I am completely satisfied with the first one! Another mint condition premium coin provided by APMEX!
- Pros
- Attractive Design
- Collectible (lower mintage)
- Mint Condition
- Recognized Brand
- Bottom Line
- Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
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