2023 Germania Mint 2-oz Silver Valkyries Ostara Ultra High Relief Antiqued Medal

Ride To Victory With The Nordic Goddess Life

If you're familiar with Francis Ford Coppola's classic 1978 film Apocalypse Now, then you can't forget the epic scene depicting a helicopter-borne assault on a Viet Cong-held village while loudspeakers blare out Richard Wagner's â€Å“Ride of the Valkyries.â€Â That martial music, both ominous and triumphant, sets the tone for one of the most iconic moments in cinema history. It also helped renew interest about who the â€Å“realâ€Â Valkyries were and why the soaring music perfectly matched their literary image. According to Norse mythology, the Valkyries were Germanic goddesses who carried the souls of the bravest Viking warriors killed in battle to Valhalla. These warrior women have returnedâ€"but not to accompany your soul to Odin's vast hall where only the souls of the brave may rest in peace, but on a series of silver medals from the prestigious Germania Mint.

The Life-Giving Powers Of The Beautiful And Enchanting Ostara

The second release in the series celebrates Ostara, the goddess of the victory of life over death. Clad in an airy white gown, she is surrounded by animals and birds in this enchanting design. Pay particular close attention to the deer and hare, which are symbols of fertility. The medal's reverse is a combination of the Germania Mint's double-headed eagle crest, Germanic runes, and a howling wolf in a design meant to resemble a shield. According to Nordic folklore, Ostara possessed remarkable powers. Once, while walking through the deep snow of a forest, she found a near-frozen bird. Overcome with emotion, Ostara used her power to transform the injured creature into a rabbit, a more cold-resistant animal.

Thousands of years before the Latin alphabet was introduced in Northern Europe, the Runic alphabet was used to write Germanic languages. Ostara's name is spelled on this medal with a style that resembles this ancient script. You can see an actual Berkanan rune (á›') symbol hanging around Ostara's neck. The symbol represents vitality, regeneration, female fertility, and beauty. Selective green colorization has been added to the foliage in the background to further signify Ostara's connection to vitality. The addition of the wolf on the medal's reverse is also significant. In Nordic mythology, wolves symbolize strength and independence. During the Viking age, wolves often defended settlements in exchange for food. In some stories Valkyries rode into battle not on horseback, but on wolves!

Low Limited Mintage Means Few Collectors Will Reach Their Numismatic â€Å“Valhallaâ€Â

This stunning 2023-dated piece was struck in two full ounces of highly pure 99.9% fine silver and was struck with incredible Ultra High Relief (UHR) detail that towers above the medal's surface. It also comes in Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) condition with a unique antique finish that adds extra depth and dimension to the already eye-catching details, giving the medal a three-dimensional appearance. And while it is not a legal-tender coin, this Two-Ounce Silver Valkyries Ostara Ultra High Relief Antiqued Medal bears a ceremonial 10-Mark denomination. Just 999 of these spectacular pieces were struck for worldwide release, and each comes with its own serial number engraved on its edge and beautifully housed in a wood presentation block-style case with its name and symbols burned into the wood. A Certificate of Authenticity will also be included.

A Female Force To Be Reckoned With

Similar to Biblical Angels, the Valkyries were a powerful female force to be reckoned with. The Old Norse Poems provide a list of Valkyrie names who were known as the fiercest warriors in battle. No less than 39 named Valkyries exist, each with a different meaning! Their origin story explains that they are beautiful virgin warriors and the daughters of Odin. â€Å“Valkyrieâ€Â means â€Å“chooser of the slain,â€Â and those chosen by these Nordic Battle Angels will fight beside Odin at Ragnarökâ€"the Twilight of the Gods. The foreboders of war, Valkyries are a sign of female power and prestige and represents the Norse way of life.

Only a lucky few collectors will be able to reach the numismatic Valhalla represented by these medals! Don't miss out on this exciting release; make sure this 2023 Germania Mint Two-Ounce Silver Valkyries Ostara Ultra High Relief Antiqued Medal rides into your collection. Prove you're worthy and click it to your cart today!

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS:

• SECOND RELEASE IN VALKYRIES SERIES â€" This piece is the second release in the Valkyries Series and depicts the Valkyrie Ostara, the goddess of the victory of life over death, accompanied by a deer and hare, symbols of fertility. The medal's reverse is a combination of the Germania Mint double-headed eagle, Germanic runes, and a howling wolf in a design meant to resemble a shield.
• INTRICATE ULTRA HIGH RELIEF DETAIL â€" These Valkyrie Ostara medals were struck in Ultra High Relief (UHR) with detail so intricate that the designs seem like they're leaping from their surfaces.
• STRUCK IN HIGHLY PURE SILVER â€" Each Valkyries Ostara Ultra High Relief Medal was struck by the Germania Mint in two ounces of highly pure 99.99% silver and measures 45 mm in diameter.
• CEREMONIAL 10 MARK DENOMINATION â€" Though not a legal-tender coin, this 2023 Two-Ounce Silver Valkyries Ostara Ultra High Relief Medal bears a ceremonial 10-Mark denomination.
• ANTIQUED CONDITION â€" Your 2023 Germania Mint Two-Ounce Silver Valkyries Ostara Ultra High Relief will come with a unique Antiqued finish. Typically applied by hand, this means that no two medals are exactly alike.
• LIMITED-EDITION RELEASE â€" The maximum worldwide limited edition for the 2023 Germania Mint Two-Ounce Silver Valkyries Ostara Ultra High Relief Antiqued Medal has been set at just 999â€"and each comes individually edge-numbered with an individual serial number for added authentication and security.

Ride with the Valkyries with this beautiful Two-Ounce Silver Ostara Antiqued Ultra High Relief Medalâ€"the second release in the Germania Mint's Valkyries Series. Get yours now and create a numismatic Valhalla in your collection!