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GOLD One Ounce 7 Wonders of the Ancient World Colossus of Rhodes RARE # 34 of 77
$ 80.52
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1 oz Gold Coin 7 Wonders of the Ancient World (Colossus of Rhodes) MINTAGE 77Only 77 Minted - 1st in Series of 7.
Rounds come in special gift tin with numbered Certificate of Authenticity (COA # 34)
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IN HAND AND READY TO SHIP. Will Ship registered, priority, signature, and insured.
Product Details. The 7 Wonders of the Ancient world are among the most famous landmarks in human history. The APMEXclusive series will highlight each Wonder with a limited mintage release of Gold and Silver rounds, each displaying a landmark, effigy, and denomination.
The Colossus of Rhodes was a massive 33-Meter statue of the sun god Helios. It was erected on the Greek island of Rhodes shortly after their victory in the Siege of Rhodes, where they successfully defended the island from the Macedonian leader Demetrius Poliorecetes. King Ptolemy I of Egypt, a close ally of the city, assisted greatly in the victory. His effigy is displayed on the reverse along with a denomination accurate to the era.
Round Highlights:
Contains 1 oz of .999 fine Gold
APMEXclusive® series
Limited mintage of 77 Rounds
Rounds come in special gift tin with numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
Edge mark displays weight and purity, unique to a bullion round.
Obverse: Features the Colossus of Rhodes towering over the famed trade city.
Reverse: Displays an effigy of Ptolemy I, a close ally to the city who helped in the defeat of Macedonian leader Demetrius Poliocetes in the Siege of Rhodes. The round carries a denomination of 100 DRACHMA.