2020 Niue $2 2-oz Biblical Coin Series: Destruction of Leviathan High Relief Antiqued Proof

Silver Coin Features Biblical Art from the Doré Bible

One of the most prized heirlooms for many families is a Doré Bible, so named for the fabulous engravings of 19th Century French artist Paul Gustave Louis Christophe Doré. Leatherbound and squeaking with age, these treasured volumes provide the perfect canvass for Doré, who in 1866 made 241 engravings to illustrate a deluxe edition of the Bible. It is from that treasure trove of art that the Scottsdale Mint has drawn upon for its popular Biblical Coin Series. The first coins in the series were struck in 2015 and the series continued in 2020 with this coin depicting the Destruction of Leviathan.

The Bible’s Famous Sea Serpent

Struck in two full ounces of highly pure 99.9% fine silver, this massive silver coin depicts Doré’s famous “Destruction of Leviathan” engraving. According to Jewish folklore, the Leviathan is an enormous sea serpent that appears in Psalms 74:14. In Job 41 it appears as symbol that illustrates Gold’s unlimited power. Doré based this engraving on Isaiah 27:1, in which the gigantic serpent was a symbol of Israel’s enemies. It reads, “In that day, the LORD will punish with his sword, his fierce, great and powerful sword, Leviathan the gliding serpent, Leviathan the coiling serpent; he will slay the monster of the sea.”

High Relief Detail With Special Antiqued Finish

Struck with incredible High Relief details, the scene of the monster lying on a beach with The Lord appearing in the clouds sword in hand seems to leap from the coin’s surface. Adding to the gravitas of the coin, each rimless blank has been struck in gorgeous Proof condition and then coated with a fabulous antique finish that creates a timeless, old-world feel. Plus, each individually serialized coin has the number laser etched on its edge.

This coin is $2 legal tender in Niue, a small island nation in the South Pacific Ocean, and comes beautifully housed in the Scottsdale Mint’s Bible gift box. Each coin is also accompanied by a mint-issued Certificate of Authenticity that mimics the design and antiqued look of the coin.

Just 1,499 of these 2020 Niue Two-Ounce Biblical Coin Series: Destruction of Leviathan High Relief Antiqued Proof coins were struck for worldwide release. That’s a phenomenally low mintage for such a universally popular theme. Make sure you add one of these coins to your collection today to avoid disappointment later.

COIN HIGHLIGHTS:

• BIBLE-THEMED SERIES – This coin is part of the Scottsdale Mint’s Biblical Coin Series based on the famous Bible engravings of 19th Century French artist Paul Gustave Louis Christophe Doré. This 2020-dated coin features the Destruction of Leviathan. The portrait of Queen Elizabeth II appears on the coin’s obverse
• EXCEPTIONAL HIGH RELIEF DETAIL – These coins are struck with exceptional high relief that brings the images to life. Plus, each individually serialized coin has the number laser etched on its edge.
• STRUCK IN HIGHLY PURE SILVER – Each Biblical Coin Series: Destruction of Leviathan coin has been struck in two ounces of highly pure 99.9% fine silver and measures 39 mm in diameter.
• LEGAL TENDER – These 2020 Two-Ounce Biblical Coin Series: Destruction of Leviathan coins are $2 legal tender in Niue, a small island nation in the South Pacific Ocean.
• INCREDIBLE ANTIQUED PROOF FINISH – Your 2020 Niue Two-Ounce Biblical Coin Series: Destruction of Leviathan coin comes in Proof condition with a with a special antiqued finish that creates a timeless, old-world feel.
• LOW LIMITED EDITION – The mintage for the 2020 Niue Two-Ounce Biblical Coin Series: Destruction of Leviathan High Relief Antiqued Proof has been set at just 1,499.

The Scottdale Mint’s Biblical Coin Series continues with this 2020 Niue Two-Ounce Destruction of Leviathan High Relief Antiqued Proof. Order yours now!