A unique specimen, this 1.5-kilogram Malta Caravaggio - The Beheading of St. John the Baptist coin from the Masters of Art series. With a weight of 1.5 kilograms of pure silver in proof quality, this coin is a must-have. Limited mintage of only 100 pieces worldwide.
Once again, an impressive painting by Caravaggio is depicted on this coin, namely: the beheading of John the Baptist. This coin, from the Masters of Art series, is a unique piece. In addition to the impressive design, the coin weighs 1.5 kilograms of 99.9% pure silver. Furthermore, it is struck in the highest achievable quality, namely proof.
The coin comes in a handmade wooden frame. With a worldwide mintage of only 100 pieces, this coin is a must-have for collectors.
The design of the painting is derived from the original 'Beheading of St. John the Baptist' created by Caravaggio. The original is Caravaggio's largest canvas measuring 361 by 520 centimeters. The image depicts St. John the Baptist just beheaded by an executioner. Someone is ready with a bowl to catch the head while an elderly maidservant sits watching in horror. From the shadows, you can see two prisoners watching.