2023 Cook Islands $20 3-oz Silver Sparta Ultra High Relief Gilded Proof

Fearless Greek Spartans In Ultra-High Relief

For a whole generation of people, the image of a Spartan warrior is one of a totally ripped hunk wearing nothing more than a loincloth, red cloak, and helmet that served only to keep his long, flowing hair from obscuring his smoldering eyes during battle. That may be how Spartan Warriors appear as envisioned by the modern filmmakers behind the 2006 film 300, but the real warriors of Sparta that reigned supreme from the 6th to the 2nd centuries, B.C. did not go into battle half-naked. Instead, they relied on their body armor including grieves that covered their legs, ankle guards, a large breastplate that covered their chests, and a Corinthian helmet. What the movie got right is their weapons—large round shields, long lances, and a short sword.

CIT Technology Captures The “Modern” Image Of A Spartan Warrior

This exciting silver Proof was struck by Germany’s world-renowned Mayer Mint using Coin Invest Trust (CIT) Smartminting® technology to capture the “modern” image of a Spartan warrior in breathtaking Ultra High Relief (UHR) detail. Smartminting allows designs to be struck in incredible high relief with precise detail—all without reducing the diameter of the coin! The coin shows a Spartan warrior wearing a helmet and armed with a shield and spear. A pair of his fellow Spartans dressed for battle can be seen in the background to the left of the warrior while to his right is a young Spartan woman. Unlike other Greek women, Spartan girls participated in sports and exercise regimens to make them healthy, strong, and fit to withstand the rigors of raising Spartan children. The coin’s obverse presents a Spartan and horse chariot with a domed effigy of Queen Elizabeth II.

In addition to the fabulous designs and Ultra High Relief detail, this coin has also been selectively gilded in gold. You’ll see the golden color on the tip of the warrior’s spear, his helmet, and on his shield. Plus, the coin was also struck in gorgeous Proof condition, meaning it was expertly crafted by the mint from hand-selected planchets, polished dies and multiple strikes to produce beautifully frosted details rising over mirror-like fields.

Limited-Edition Silver Proof Coins

Minted in three full ounces of highly pure 99.9% silver this legal-tender $20 coin was released in 2023 on behalf the Cook Islands, a British Commonwealth nation made up of 15 islands in the South Pacific Ocean. It also comes in gorgeous Proof condition, meaning it was expertly crafted by the mint from hand-selected planchets, polished dies and multiple strikes to produce beautifully frosted details rising over mirror-like fields.

The sight of these highly trained and ultra-disciplined long-haired warriors was enough to strike fear into the hearts of their enemies giving the Spartans an edge in battle before the fighting actually started. And with just 888 of these 2023 Cook Islands $20 Three-Ounce Silver Sparta Ultra High Relief Gilded Proofs struck for worldwide release, you’ll need an edge to make sure you get one. Click one—or several—of these coins to your cart today!

COIN HIGHLIGHTS:

● THE MOST FEARSOME WARRIORS OF ANCIENT GREECE – This coin pays tribute to Sparta’s mighty warriors, the most fearsome fighters of ancient Greece. It shows a Spartan wearing a helmet and armed with a shield and spear. A pair of his fellow Spartans and a Spartan woman are lined up in the background. The coin’s obverse features a Spartan and horse chariot below the domed effigy of Queen Elizabeth II.

● INCREDIBLE ULTRA HIGH RELIEF – Struck by the Mayer Mint using Coin Invest Trust’s (CIT) Smartminting® technology, each coin features incredible Ultra High Relief (UHR) detail.

● STRUCK IN HIGHLY PURE SILVER – Measuring 45 mm in diameter, each Sparta Ultra High Relief Gilded Coin was struck in three ounces of highly pure 99.9% fine silver and then selectively gilded in gold.

● LEGAL-TENDER COIN – These 2023-dated Three-Ounce Silver Sparta Ultra High Relief Gilded Coins are $20 legal tender in the Cook Islands, a British Commonwealth nation made up of 15 islands in the South Pacific Ocean.

● GORGEOUS PROOF CONDITION – Your 2023 Cook Islands $20 Three-Ounce Silver Sparta Ultra High Relief Gilded Coin comes in gorgeous Proof condition with frosted details rising over mirror-like fields.

● LIMITED WORLDWIDE MINTAGE – The limited mintage for the 2023 Cook Islands $20 Three-Ounce Silver Sparta Ultra High Relief Gilded Proof has been set at just 888 coins for the entire world.

This. Is. Sparta… and THIS is a fabulous 2023 Cook Islands $20 Three-Ounce Silver Sparta Ultra High Relief Gilded Proof from the Mayer Mint that pays tribute to the most fearsome warriors of ancient Greece. Just 888 of these highly pure 99.9% silver coins were struck so secure yours now!