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2021 5oz Zhao Yun Silver Coloured Antiqued Coin - Warrior God
AU$758.00
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Product Code: 21S3000
99.99% Pure Silver
· 5oz Rimless Antiqued Coin
· Tuvalu Legal Tender
· Extremely Limited Mintage of 388
· Beautiful Presentation Packaging
· Numbered Certificate of Authenticity
The ancient Chinese warrior Zhao Yun was a commander during the late Han
Dynasty and early Three Kingdoms division of China, one of the most turbulent
and bloody periods in its history. Originally in the service of northern warlord
Gongsun Zan, Zhao Yun switched allegiance to Liu Be, who founded the state
of Shu Han in 221. Accompanying his master on many military expeditions in
their struggle for dominance, Zhao Yun is reputed to have died in 229 at the
age of 61.
Physically impressive, Zhao Yun was mythologised in the 14th century
manuscript Romance of the Three Kingdoms in which he was portrayed as a
model warrior possessing expert combat skills, supreme courage and
unwavering loyalty. He is especially remembered for his exploits at the Battle
of Changban in 208 where Liu Bei was forced to abandon his position – and
his family – while under attack from rival warlord Cao Cao. In fact, Zhao Yun
had risked all to rescue his master’s baby son Liu Shan and for his valour was
promoted to the rank of General of the Standard.
DESIGN
The coin’s reverse portrays Chinese military general Zhao Yun astride a
warhorse during the Battle of Changban. Staring down enemy soldiers while
sheltering prince Liu Shan within the folds of his tunic, Zhao Yun is brandishing
an ornate spear (qiang) which has been coloured blue and gold. The
inscription 赵云, the Chinese characters for Zhao Yun, also appear in the
design.
The Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is portrayed
on the coin’s obverse which also includes the coin’s weight, purity, monetary
denomination and 2021 year-date.
No more than 388 of the Zhao Yun 2021 5oz Silver Coloured Antiqued Coin
will be released.
PRESENTATION
Each coin is housed in a classic display case within an illustrated shipper and
accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
Year Date | 2021 |
Silver Content (Troy oz) | 5 |
Monetary Denomination (TVD) | 5 |
Fineness (% purity) | 99.99 |
Minimum Gross Weight (g) | 155.533 |
Maximum Diameter (mm) | 55.90 |
Maximum Thickness (mm) | 7.50 |
Maximum Mintage | 388 |
Legal Tender | Tuvalu Legal Tender |
Effigy | Ian Rank-Broadley design of H.M. Queen Elizabeth II |
Designer | Natasha Muhl |