2021 Cook Islands Vitruvian Man X-Ray 1 oz Silver Coin
$168.95 USD
Item specifics
| Year of Issue: | 2021 |
| Issuing Country: | Cook Islands |
| Denomination: | $5 |
| Weight: | 1 oz |
| Composition: | .999 Silver |
| Finish: | Colorized, Proof |
| Mintage: | 999 |
| Diameter: | 38.61mm |
| Packaging: | Display Box w/COA |
Description
Vitruvian Man
The Vitruvian Man, also known as “The proportions of the human body according to Vitruvius”, was drawn in 1490 by Leonardo da Vinci. The drawing depicts a man in two superimposed positions with his arms and legs spread apart, inscribed within a circle and a square. This remarkable piece is one of Leonardo da Vinci’s most recognizable works and was the beginning of a long road to understanding human anatomy.
X-Ray
The X-Ray was a groundbreaking invention by Wilhelm Röntgen in 1895. He first discovered the medical application while taking a photo of his wife’s hand on a photographic plate, which clearly revealed her wedding ring and bones. The photograph astonished the public and stirred major scientific interest in the new form of radiation. The name X-Ray was created by Röntgen with X standing for “Unknown” and Ray as a shorthand for Radiation.
Product Details
Coin Highlights:
- Contains 1 oz of .999 fine Silver.
- Low mintage of only 999 coins.
- Comes in a decorative frame box in the original capsule with a certificate of authenticity.
- Smartminting© used.
- Obverse: Displays a colorized X-Ray image of the Vitruvian Man. Also included is the profile portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the name of the ruler, the issuing nation, the denomination, and the 2021 year-date.
- Reverse: Features an Ultra High Relief image of the historical artwork of Leonardo da Vinci, The Vitruvian Man, surrounded by sketches and notes, as well as the inscription “VITRUVIAN MAN” at the top of the coin.
- Sovereign coin backed by the Cook Islands government.
