2022 Niue David 2oz Silver Antiqued Coin

No matter whose hands it is made by, art always surprises, fascinates, and makes you stop, look & think. To honour the most famous artists, the masters of the Lithuanian Mint have created an exclusive collectible silver coin ‘David’. It commemorates one of the oldest forms of art – sculpture.

Sculpture, considered one of the most complex forms of art, is crucial to every stroke and movement, which can either bring a work closer to completion or ruin it completely. Inspiration is not the only important thing here – many sculptors use unique personal techniques that allow them to carve the most realistic forms in stone. This often requires not only a lot of time, precision, or willpower, but also perseverance, and sometimes even sheer luck.

Some works by various masters are so famous and well-known around the world that they act like a ‘business card’ for the artists themselves. One such example is the sculpture ‘David’ which is considered to be an iconic model of sculptural art. The silver collectible coin that commemorates the famous statue is an exceptional piece of art that showcases the moment when the sculpture is ‘born’.

The obverse of the coin depicts the profile of David carved on the symbolic rocky surface, while the reverse features a portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The high relief technology used to produce the coin expressively captures the texture of marble being chiseled. It is a work of extraordinary design and a perfect gift for someone who appreciates art or has an interest in history. The collectible coin ‘David’ is sold in a lacquered wooden box.