It's been some time since I've posted about coins I've picked up. This just came the other day and I can't help but share them here.
Start of the Series
I thought I posted the first 4 coins on here, but can't seem to find them. From Left to Right we have:
- Cleopatra - Mintage 38,767
- Anubis - Mintage 16,142
- Sobek - Mintage 12,500
- Khnum - Mintage 7,520 😲🤑
I'm not sure how the Cleopatra looks dirty since it's never been outside the case and got it from JM Bullion. Now for what we've been waiting for...
Osiris: God of the Afterlife
This 2oz beauty comes in with a mintage of 24,800. Here is the description of the coin from JM Bullion.
Obverse
On the obverse of the 2 oz Egyptian Gods Osiris Silver Round, you will find a decaying image of the god Osiris. The god of the afterlife, the dead, and resurrection, Osiris was actually one of the first deities to be associated with mummification. In fact, this classic design captures his figure as it was often seen in ancient works of art. His partially-mummified body is shown with the beard of a pharaoh and an Atef crown while holding a crook and flail. These items symbolize kingship and the fertility of the land, respectively.
Reverse
The reverse side of 2 oz Egyptian Gods Osiris Silver Rounds includes a depiction of the fully-mummified body of Osiris with the backdrop of a pyramid tomb. There are four pots near the body, each with a different head. The background behind the pyramid has various hieroglyphs on the wall.
Really happy with this coin! It seems like it has an even higher relief than the others in the series.
The premiums are getting ridiculous on this series. I hope you enjoyed this coin and more from the series will be coming in the days to come!