Silver Three Ounces 2014 Fortuna Redux, Coin from Niue - detailed information

This coin was issued in Niue.

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A one-of-its-kind coin in the shape of a cylinder. The coin depicting an effigy of Mercury, a Roman god of profit, merchants and travellers, will be the perfect gift for every occasion. Since the times of Ancient Rome Mercury has been believed to bring luck in business and protect those on the way. an original business gift the first cylinder-shaped coin in the world embellished with selective gilding struck in 3 ounces of high purity silver its uniqueness is guaranteed by the limited mintage of not more than 2014 pcs offered in a luxury presentation case accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity   “Fortuna Redux” meaning safe return home will be a unique talisman for the ones you truly care about. This extraordinary piece of the highest craftsmanship enraptures with its high-end decorations of the multitude of gold-plated elements and decorative motifs. Mercury’s name comes from the Latin word “merx” meaning “goods”. Usually he is depicted while holding a herald’s staff accompanied by an inscription: FORTUNA REDUX – hence the origin of the name of this coin. In the days of the Roman Empire the cult of Mercury was widely distributed, and the Julius Caesar proclaimed him the most popular god in Britain and Gaul. At Mercuralia celebrated on 15th May merchants would come to have their heads and goods sprinkled with water from his well so as to ensure success in their private and professional lives.
Denomination: 25 New Zealand dollars
Material: Ag 999
Decoration: selective gilding
Quality: proof
Size: 25.40 mm x 17.60 mm
Weight: 3 oz
Date of issue: May 2014