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The Martyrdom of the Twelve Series is a premium silver coin collection created to honor the lives, ministries, and ultimate sacrifices of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ. Each release highlights one apostle and depicts the moment or symbolism of his martyrdom, capturing both historical tradition and Christian devotion through detailed artwork and selective colorization.
Coin Highlights:
- Contains 1 oz of .999 fine silver.
- Comes gift-ready in a box along with a certificate of authenticity.
- Obverse: Features a left-facing portrait of King Charles III. This effigy, showing the monarch without a crown, was created by Jody Clark, who also designed Queen Elizabeth II’s final portrait.
- Reverse: Depicts James in the moments before his execution. Although Judas was the first apostle to die, James became the first to be martyred. His death was ordered by King Herod, who had him executed by beheading with a sword.
- Struck on behalf of the Republic of Ghana.
Each coin in the series is crafted in .999 fine silver, struck in limited quantities, and honors the history of these apostles. Add this Colorized 1 oz Apostles Series James coin to your cart today!
About James
James the son of Zebedee, one of Christ’s inner circle alongside Peter and John, became a central figure in Christian tradition after his martyrdom around 44 A.D. Although his early life is only briefly mentioned in the Gospels, medieval devotion dramatically elevated his legacy. Known in Spain as Santiago, James became the symbolic protector of the Iberian Peninsula.
According to tradition, his remains were carried to the northwest region of Galicia, where the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela was built in his honor. By the 10th century, this site had become the destination of the Camino de Santiago, a pilgrimage route that drew travelers from across Europe. The Camino developed into one of Christianity’s three great medieval pilgrimages—alongside Jerusalem and Rome—and shaped Spanish cultural and religious identity for centuries.
The enduring veneration of James transformed him from a relatively lesser-known apostle into a powerful emblem of faith, perseverance, and the Christian heritage of Europe.
Native American Mint Silver Coins
Native American tribes have an important history in the United States, and the U.S. government keeps a strong relationship to protect them as sovereign nations. To celebrate this important role, the Native American Mint produces collectible coins that are legally authorized by various Native American Nations across the country and provide strong imagery perfect for any collector. Silver coins are an excellent way to own high quality silver while also getting beautiful pieces that last a lifetime. The Native American Mint creates unique designs featuring iconic Native American imagery that any collector will be proud to own.
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