2024 Niue $5 2-oz Silver Spartacus High Relief Antiqued Gold Gilded NGC MS70 w/Legendary Warriors Label

The Slave Who Led A Revolt That Nearly Toppled Rome

The 1960 film Spartacus starring Kirk Douglas dramatizes the life of the real Spartacus, a gladiator who led a slave revolt against Rome. The iconic "I am Spartacus" scene at the end of the film where his troops each claim to be him to protect the real Spartacus, symbolizes unity and sacrifice in the face of tyranny. This moment has become legendary, capturing the spirit of resistance and selflessness that defined Spartacus and his rebellion against Roman oppression. For this the real Spartacus has earned a place here as part of the "Legendary Warriors" coin series!

Released on behalf of Niue, a small island nation in the South Pacific Ocean, this exciting collectible really brings the story of Spartacus to life! It depicts Spartacus in a gladiatorial battle armed with a spear, sword, helmet and an ornate balteus wrapped around his waist–all selectively gilded in gold! The coin's amazing High Relief (HR) designs add an unsurpassed level of detail to the exciting design. Plus, the coin has been given a unique antique finish that adds even more depth to the already action-packed image. Antique finishes like this are typically applied by hand, a feature that means no two of these coins are exactly alike!

A Lasting Symbol Of Resistance Against Oppression

Born around 111 BC in Thrace, Spartacus was a former soldier captured by the Romans and sold into slavery. Trained as a gladiator, he escaped with fellow gladiators and quickly became a skilled leader. During the Third Servile War (73– 71 BC), Spartacus led a growing army of escaped slaves, defeating Roman legions and advancing through Italy. Despite their early victories, his army was eventually cornered by Roman forces under Crassus in 71 BC. Spartacus was killed in battle, and many of his followers were slaughtered or captured. Despite his defeat, Spartacus became a lasting symbol of resistance against oppression. His rebellion inspired later movements for freedom and equality, solidifying his place in history as an enduring hero in the fight for justice and liberty.

Perfect NGC Mint Condition

Released on behalf of Niue, a small island nation in the South Pacific Ocean, this legal-tender $5 coin is from a strict limited edition of just 500 minted for worldwide release. Plus, each coin available here has been graded by the Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) in perfect Uncirculated Mint State-70 (MS70) condition, a distinction that means these perfectly-graded coins will have ZERO imperfections–showing all features and fields exactly as the engraver and mint intended. Each will also come sonically sealed in a museum-quality acrylic holder and encapsulated with a special Legendary Warriors label.

Order Now: First Come, First Served

With so few of these 2024 Niue $5 Two-Ounce Silver Spartacus High Relief Antiqued Gold Gilded Coins available for worldwide release, you can expect quite a battle among collectors to for the right to own one. These are available here strictly on a first-come, first-served basis. Make sure you're at the top of the list and click this coin to your cart right now!

COIN HIGHLIGHTS:

• PART OF LEGENDARY WARRIORS SERIES – This coin is part of the Legendary Warriors series and features a selectively gold-gilded image of Spartacus, an escaped gladiator who led a slave revolt that nearly Rome to its knees. The coin's obverse features the Public Seal of Niue surrounded by the coin's date, silver weight & purity, denomination, and an arsenal of weapons.
• STRUCK IN EXTRAORDINARY HIGH RELIEF – These coins were struck in extraordinary High Relief (HR) that brings out every nuance of its stunning details.
• STRUCK IN HIGHLY PURE SILVER – Each Spartacus High Relief Gold Gilded Coin was struck in two ounces of highly pure 99.9% fine silver and measures 45 mm in diameter.
• LEGAL-TENDER COIN – These 2024-dated Two-Ounce Silver Spartacus High Relief Gold Gilded Coins are $5 legal tender in Niue, a small island nation in the South Pacific Ocean.
• UNIQUE ANTIQUE FINISH – Your 2024 Niue $5 Two-Ounce Silver Spartacus High Relief Gold Gilded Coin features a unique antique finish. Typically applied by hand, this means that no two coins are exactly alike.
• PERFECT MINT STATE CONDITION – This 2024 Niue $5 Two-Ounce Silver Spartacus High Relief Antiqued Gold Gilded Coin has been graded by the Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) in perfect Uncirculated Mint State-70 (MS70) condition. It will come in an acrylic holder with a special Legendary Warriors label.
• EXTREMELY SMALL MINTAGE – The maximum authorized mintage for the 2024 Niue $5 Two-Ounce Silver Spartacus High Relief Antiqued Gold Gilded Coin has been set at just 500 for worldwide release.

With only 500 of these 2024 Niue $5 Two-Ounce Silver Spartacus High Relief Antiqued Gold Gilded Coins struck for worldwide release, you may have to fight just to get one. Secure it now graded in NGC perfect Uncirculated Mint State-70 condition!