This beautiful 2 troy ounce silver collector coin is struck in 99.9% pure silver and the eighth coin of the 12 Olympians in the zodiac series.
The 2 troy ounce silver coin the 12 olympians in the zodiac - Artemis vs Sagittarius is a beautiful silver collectible coin focusing on Greek mythology and the traditional constellations. The eighth coin in the 12 Olympians in the Zodiac series focuses on goddess Artemis and the constellation Sagittarius.
Greek goddess Artemis is still associated to this day with the sign the Sagittarius. Artemis is the goddess of the yacht and therefore often associated with fiery arrows that illuminate the darkness and destroy those who offend her. Sagittarius is additionally seen as the first sign of night and the beginning of winter. These overlapping characteristics make this a logical choice for this particular collectible coin.
The obverse of the coin depicts the Greek goddess Artemis with a bow and arrow. The design is beautifully detailed both on the obverse and background. Artemis stands out clearly, but the tree and the deer in the background are also beautifully rendered. The name "Artemis" and the face value of the coin "5 DOLLARS" are also incorporated into the design.
The reverse of the coin depicts the 12 constellations in circle. Both the image and the zodiac sign are beautifully depicted for each constellation. In addition, a gemstone has been added to the Sagittarius with this coin. The centre of the coin features an effigy of King Elizabeth II together with the text "Elizabeth II" and "SAMOA 2022".