2023 1 oz Antique Cook Islands Gold Arethusa Coin (Ultra High Relief)

Description

Coins featuring Arethusa are regarded as some of the most famous ancient Greek coins. The image of her portrait being surrounded by dolphins can be traced back to 500 BC when she was featured on a handful of Syracuse coins. Arethusa in Greek mythology is a nymph who accidently made Alpheus fall in love with her. To escape him, she was transformed into a beautiful freshwater spring. Experience Arethusa on a modern-day coin with this 2023 1 oz Antique Cook Islands Gold Arethusa Coin, available at ACRUX Bullion.

Coin Highlights:

• Available in a presentation case with a Certificate of Authenticity!
• 4th coin in the Numismatic Icons Series!
• Limited mintage of just 199!
• Contains 1 Troy oz of .9999 pure gold.
• Bears a face value of 250 Dollars backed by the Cook Islands.
• The effigy of Queen Elizabeth II is on the obverse field.
• Arethusa is on the reverse side of the coin.

This coin featuring Arethusa is the 4th issue in the Numismatic Icons Series from CIT. These coins proudly showcase iconic images found on coins. Arethusa follows the tortoise, Athena’s Owl, and Pegasos in the collection. All four designs are available in a 1 oz gold, 1 oz silver, and 1/2 gram proof gold coin.

The 2023 1 oz Antique Cook Islands Gold Arethusa Coin will arrive to you in a presentation case to preserve the condition of your gold. Also arriving with your purchase will be a Certificate of Authenticity. Coins in this listing have an antique finish and use Smartminting technology to produce ultra-high-relief visuals.

The effigy of Queen Elizabeth II is shown on the obverse of the 2023 Antique Cook Islands Gold Arethusa Coin. This Ian Rank-Broadley depiction showcases Her Majesty wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland diamond tiara. This right-profile relief image is surrounded by identifying marks of the coin.

The reverse field of each 2023 1 oz Antique Cook Islands Arethusa Coin features a left-profile relief image of Arethusa. This image shows her wearing an earring, necklace, and beads in her hair. Her portrait is surrounded by swimming dolphins.