Coin "The Story of Osiris"
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| Name | The Story of Osiris |
| Presented by | PAMP SA (Switzerland) |
| Nominal value | 2 dollars (Niue Island) |
| Metal | Silver 999° |
| Weight | 25,0 g |
| Diameter | 38,61 mm |
| Thickness | 2,10 mm |
| Mintage | 3000 pcs. |
| Description of obverse and reverse | Obverse: depiction of the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, with «ELIZABETH II» inscribed above, «NIUE» inscribed below and the «2013» date and monetary value. Reverse: The collection consist of artful and deftly minted representations of the five deities central to this epic tale. |
| A brief annotation | This masterfully executed collection of coins is based upon the most famous of Ancient Egyptian myths: The Story of Osiris. The collection consists of artful and deftly minted representations of the five deities central to this epic tale. The distinctive aesthetic of Ancient Egyptian art is instantly recognizable and admired to this day, particularly since its austerely elegant and linear style was maintained by the Egyptians, almost without exception, for nearly three thousand years. The coin designs of this collection feature original artwork inspired by authentic, ancient examples, and include both figural and sculptural images of each god or goddess. A cartouche encircling the hieroglyphic form of the deity’s name complements each design, along with traditional decorative borders. The precise application of rich, enamel-like color brings to mind the jewel-like pigments favored by the ancients. |
| Designer | Design: D.Glenn Brown (Creative Director, PAMP SA). Artist: Sabrina Luoni (Senior Designer, PAMP SA). |
| Producer | PAMP SA (Switzerland) |
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