SPARTACUS – SLAVE REVOLT – GREAT COMMANDERS – 2017 2 OZ PURE SILVER ULTRA HIGH RELIEF COIN – NIUE – MINT OF POLAND Mintage 999

Description

Spartacus is the first coin of a band new series called “Great Commanders”. Spartacus was an arranger and a leader of the biggest slave uprising in ancient Rome (73-71 p.n.e.). He created an army, which opposed rules of those days but in the end it was fought down by Mark Krassus, Roman chief.

Reverse

Spartacus fighting on his horse with Roman army. In the background we can see slaves and gladiators assisting his leader. Red gold platter imitating blood on insurgent’s knives deserves particular attention.

Obverse

A map illustrating the precised track of the battles for freedom in Italy and of course, a figure of the Queen Elisabeth II.

SPECIFICATIONS OF COIN

Metal: 999 Fine Silver

Finish: Antique Finish

Size: 50mm

Special Features: Ultra High Relief (3mm), Red Gold Platter

Denomination: $5.00

Year of Issue: 2017

Max Mintage: 999

Weight: 2 oz

Country: Niue