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2018 BIOT 2-oz Silver Minotaur Mythical Creatures High Relief Antiqued NGC PF69 Early Releases

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Here’s Your Chance to Capture the Legendary Minotaur!

Ever wonder where the term “bull-headed” came from? Look no further than the Minotaur. With the body of a man and the head of a bull, the Minotaur was one of the most fearsome monsters in Greek mythology. And now he’s the star of the latest release in the world-renowned Pobjoy Mint’s new Famous Mythical Creatures series. But with only 650 of these exotic treasures available in the entire world, they will not be around for long!

Following the success of the first release in the series that featured the Siren, this second Mythical Creatures coin shows the Minotaur in all of his gruesome glory. He is depicted in mortal combat with the hero Theseus in the dank and mysterious labyrinth where the Minotaur was imprisoned. At his feet lie the skulls and bones of other unfortunate souls who were sent to the labyrinth as sacrifices. This epic tale is faithfully reproduced in two ounces of highly pure 99.9% silver. The stunning addition of an antique finish coupled with the incredible high relief detail adds an enthralling touch of mystery to this legal-tender proof.

According to legend, the city of Athens was forced to send young men and women every seventh year to the Minotaur’s labyrinth on the island of Crete as a penalty for murdering a Cretan prince. On the third sacrifice, Theseus, son of Athenian King Aegeus, agreed to go. Assisted by the daughter of the Cretan king, Theseus was able to make his way through the labyrinth and kill the Minotaur. He used a ball of thread to retrace his steps and was able to escape. Theseus had earlier agreed to fly a white sail on his ship when it returned so all of Athens would know his quest was successful. Unfortunately, Theseus forgot to fly the white sail and upon seeing the black sail, King Aegeus killed himself by leaping into the sea that now bears his name.

Your 2018 Mythical Creatures Minotaur Two-Ounce Silver Proof has been graded by the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) to be in near-perfect Proof-69 (PF69) condition, a distinction that means your almost-flawless coin will showcase an impressive full strike and indistinguishable imperfections – well above and beyond the quality of the vast majority of coins in the series. In addition, your proof will also be certified as an Early Releases (ER) coin by NGC, meaning that it was among the first struck by the mint and was verified within the first 30 days of issue.

You don’t have to solve the puzzle of a labyrinth to get close to this beastly creature – just add one to your cart today and you’ll be the hero who captured the Minotaur!

  • LATEST COIN IN NEW MYTHICAL CREATURES SERIES – The menacing image of the Minotaur engaged in mortal combat with the hero Theseus is depicted on this coin, the second release in world-renowned Pobjoy Mint’s Famous Mythical Creatures series. The stunning addition of an antique finish coupled with the incredible high relief detail brings this frightening creature to life. The coin’s obverse features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II.
  • STRUCK HIGHLY-PURE SILVER – These Mythical Creatures Minotaur Silver High Relief Proofs are struck in two ounces of 99.9% silver.
  • LEGAL-TENDER COINAGE – Each Mythical Creatures Minotaur Two-Ounce Silver Proof is £4 (four pounds) legal tender in the British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT).
  • GORGEOUS NEAR-PERFECT PROOF CONDITION – Your 2018 Mythical Creatures Minotaur Two-Ounce Silver Proof has been graded by the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) to be in near-perfect Proof-69 (PF69) condition, a distinction that means your almost-flawless coin will showcase an impressive full strike and indistinguishable imperfections – well above and beyond the quality of the vast majority of coins in the series.
  • KEY EARLY RELEASES SPECIFICATION – Your proof will also be certified as an Early Releases (ER) coin by NGC, meaning that it was among the first struck by the mint and was verified within the first 30 days of issue.
  • EXTREMELY LIMITED EDITION --- The maximum worldwide edition limit for these coins has been set at only 650.

With a limited edition of only 650, the 2018 Mythical Creatures Minotaur Two-Ounce Silver High Relief Proof won’t be around for long. Reserve yours now by clicking one to your cart!

Availability Out of Stock
Year of Issue 2018
Country British Indian Ocean Territory
Composition Silver
Purity 0.9990
Condition Graded, Proof
Relief Type High Relief
Grade PF69
Pedigree Early Releases
Denomination 4.00
Currency Type Pound
Mint Name Pobjoy Mint
Coin Weight 62.2 Grams - g
Weight 2 Ounces - oz
Dimensions 50mm