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2016 Niue $2 Warriors of History - Spartans Silver Proof (TAX Exempt)
Human history is filled with stories of legendary warrior people, who fought and conquered their enemies through the skillful use of weapons and their superior battle tactics.
The legendary Spartan Empire was the powerful Greek city-state from the 6th to the 2nd century. Defeating the Athenians in the Peloponnesian Wars established Sparta as the leading power of Greece.
Spartan soldiers were elite fighters, famous for their physical strength and discipline. By using slaves for all manual labour, the entire male population of Sparta was free to enter military training from an early age. The foot-soldiers were heavily armed with spears, shields and red cloaks, and their use of structured formations in battles was unrivalled until the Roman conquest.
New Zealand Mint is pleased to introduce the third coin in this popular collection, the Warriors of History - Spartans 1 oz Silver Coin. This coin collection brings alive the stories of some of the most legendary warriors in history.
The Spartans coin reverse shows a coloured illustration of a heavily armed Spartan soldier. He stands against an engraved background featuring his army approaching a battle.
This high impact partly-engraved coin comes presented in a sleek and stylish themed rectangular coin case, with textured cover. The uniquely numbered Certificate of Authenticity sits inside the coin case.With a limited mintage of 5,000 coins, this Warriors of History - Spartans 1 oz Silver Coin would make an excellent gift for coin collectors and those interested in history. \
Specifications
Metal: 999 Fine Silver
Weight: 1 oz
Finish: Antique / Coloured
Diameter: 40mm (Nominal)
Edge: Milled
Denomination: $2
Year: 2016
Mintage: 5,000
Effigy: Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
Country of Issue: Niue
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