Niue: Heroes of Greek Mythology - Theseus 1 oz Silver 2024 Coin
Niue: Heroes of Greek Mythology - Theseus 1 oz Silver 2024 is the third coin in the 'Heroes of Greek Mythology' series. The coin showcases Theseus, a well-known hero from Greek mythology. He was famous for defeating the Minotaur - a monster with the body of a man and the head of a bull - in a labyrinth on Crete, from which he escaped with the help of Ariadne and her thread.
The coin was struck in Ag.999 silver, weighing 1 troy ounce and measuring 39 mm in diameter. It is a coin with a mintage of 7,500 pieces. Furthermore, each piece in the collection acts as a fully fledged legal tender and is guaranteed by the Government of Niue as to the legality, purity of the bullion and origin of the metal.
The obverse of the product depicts the Niue coat of arms and information on the date of issue and the coin's face value.
Rewers shows Theseus in battle with the Minotaur,holding a sword in one hand. Ariadne's thread is visible in the background. The reverse shows the weight and purity of the bullion and the inscription "THESEUS".