Silver Ounce 2021 Medusa's Head, Coin from Gibraltar

Coin	Silver Ounce 2021 Medusa's Head

Gibraltar is a small British Overseas Territory located at the southern tip of the Iberian Peninsula, bordered to the north by Spain. Its currency is the Gibraltar Pound, which is locally interchangeable with the Pound Sterling, to which it is pegged at par; however, the Gibraltar Pound is legal tender only in Gibraltar and not in the United Kingdom.

The territory has also authorised some mints to issue commemorative and bullion coins under its jurisdiction. These latter are usually in standard bullion sizes, such as one ounce of silver - designated as 1 oz Ag, where Ag is abbreviated from Argentum, the Latin word for silver.

This coin is part of a Scottsdale Mint series of Gibraltar bullion coins, and features Perseus holding the head of Medusa, as depicted in the Perseus with the Head of Medusa bronze sculpture made by Benvenuto Cellini in the period 1545 - 1554.

In Greek mythology, Perseus (Greek: Περσεύς, translit. Perseús) was the legendary founder of Mycenae and of the Perseid dynasty. He was, alongside Cadmus and Bellerophon, the greatest Greek hero and slayer of monsters before the days of Heracles. He beheaded the Gorgon Medusa for Polydectes and saved Andromeda from the sea monster Cetus. He was the son of Zeus and the mortal Danaë, as well as the half-brother and great-grandfather of Heracles (as they were both sired by Zeus).

The Mint says about the coin:
The subject matter of this coin release is steeped in history and symbolism and features the visage of Italian goldsmith, sculptor, and author Benvenuto Cellini, alongside one of his most famous sculptures, “Perseus With the Head of Medusa” (1545). The innovative manner in which the sculpture was created, and the political commentary embedded in the subject matter details is relevant for today and worth an afternoon read. If you are ever in Florence, you can visit the sculpture in real life at the Piazza della Signoria.

Mint	Scottsdale Mint	Mint Mark	No mint mark	Total Mintage	13,000

Obverse

The obverse of the coin displays at its centre the Coat of Arms of the Government of Gibraltar. It incorporates the Royal Arms of the United Kingdom, being a shield which is quartered, depicting in the first and fourth quarters the three passant guardant lions of England; in the second, the rampant lion and double tressure flory-counterflory of Scotland; and in the third, a harp for Ireland. The crest is a statant guardant lion wearing St Edward's Crown, himself on another representation of that crown standing on a knight's helmet. The sinister (left) supporter is a likewise crowned English lion; the dexter (right), a Scottish unicorn.

The motto of English monarchs, DIEU ET MON DROIT (God and my Right), which has descended to the present royal family, is in a ribbon below, while a Garter circlet which surrounds the shield is inscribed with the Order of the Garter's motto, HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE (from old French: Shame on he who thinks evil), partly obscured by the supporters.

Below the lower ribbon, the badge of Gibraltar - an escutcheon featuring a three-towered castle under which hangs a key.

Around above, the name of the territory: GIBRALTAR. Divided by the lion above the crown, the date of issue 2021. Around left and around right, the precious metal content: 1 TROY OUNCE 999 FINE SILVER. Around below, the nominal face value 1 POUND.

Obverse Inscription	GIBRALTAR 2021 1 TROY OUNCE 999 FINE SILVER 1 POUND

Reverse

The reverse of the coin shows the Greek legendary hero Perseus holding the severed head of Medusa in his raised left hand. Behind him, the portrait of the sculptor Benvenuto Cellini, whose name is inscribed on the baldric hanging across the hero's shoulder.

Above right, on three lines the inscription 2021 MEDUSA'S HEAD.

Reverse Inscription	2021 MEDUSA'S HEAD

Edge	Milled	Edge Inscription	None

Notes

Silver content (Troy oz): 1.000
Finish: Brilliant Uncirculated.
Packaging: coins Individually sealed in airtight capsules, in a five coin blister pack.
Date of issue: 7 December 2021
Issue price: US$ 29.40

Mintage comprised of 10,000 Brilliant Uncirculated coins with regular finish, 2,000 with antique finish, and 1,000 proofs.

Silver Ounce 2021 Medusa's Head: Known varieties

Variety	Antique Finish
Images
Mintage	Issued: 2,000 (included in total)
Details	Issue price: US$ 41.15
Variety	Proof
Images
Mintage	Issued: 1,000 (included in total)
Details	The Silver Proof Strike features a bronze-like background texture, a nod to the metal composition of the original sculpture. Packaged in gift box and display case, with a Certificate of Authenticity. Issue price: US$ 76.15

All (9) coins of type: Silver Ounce (1 oz), Bullion

Coin Name	Mintage	Effigy / Symbol	Legend
Silver Ounce 2018 Royal Arms	52,099	Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait	ELIZABETH II · DEI · GRA · REGINA · GIBRALTAR · 1 POUND ·
Silver Ounce 2021 Lady Justice	55,000	Government of Gibraltar Coat of Arms	GIBRALTAR 2021 1 TROY OUNCE 999 FINE SILVER 1 POUND
Silver Ounce 2021 Medusa's Head	13,000	Government of Gibraltar Coat of Arms	GIBRALTAR 2021 1 TROY OUNCE 999 FINE SILVER 1 POUND
Silver Ounce 2021 Barbary Macaque	50,000	Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait	ELIZABETH II QUEEN OF GIBRALTAR 2 POUNDS
Silver Ounce 2022 Lady Justice	110,000	Government of Gibraltar Coat of Arms	GIBRALTAR 2022 1 TROY OUNCE 999 FINE SILVER 1 POUND
Silver Ounce 2022 War Elephant	15,000	Government of Gibraltar Coat of Arms	GIBRALTAR 2022 1 TROY OUNCE 999 FINE SILVER 1 POUND
Silver Ounce 2023 Lady Justice	110,000	Government of Gibraltar Coat of Arms	GIBRALTAR 2023 1 TROY OUNCE 999 FINE SILVER 1 POUND
Silver Ounce 2023 War Elephant	15,000	Government of Gibraltar Coat of Arms	GIBRALTAR 2023 1 TROY OUNCE 999 FINE SILVER 1 POUND
Silver Ounce 2024 Lady Justice	110,000	Government of Gibraltar Coat of Arms	GIBRALTAR 2024 1 TROY OUNCE 999 FINE SILVER 1 POUND

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Silver Ounce 2021 Medusa's Head: Details

Country	Gibraltar
Currency	Gibraltar Pound
Coin Type	Silver Ounce (1 oz), Bullion
Issued	2021
Monarch	Queen Elizabeth II
Effigy / Symbol	Coat of Arms of the Government of Gibraltar
Face Value	1 (x Pound)
Total Mintage	13,000
Current	Yes
Material	0.999 Silver
Technology	Milled (machine-made)
Shape	Round
Orientation	Medal Alignment (Axis 0)
Size	39.0000 mm
Mass	31.1000 g
OCC ID	YRVP-OVRC-WAWP-ODQG

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