The scene depicted is from Book I of “A Collection of Emblems,” by George Wither. The book was both written and illustrated by the author in 1635.
“As, to the World I naked came, So, naked-stripped I leave the same.”
- Contains: 2 oz. Troy .999 Fine Silver
- Obverse: Mountains in the distance, with a tranquil sea and island at center, flanked by two sail boats. The shore in the foreground scattered with worldly belongings, and a naked man ascending to the heavens, clouds behind, sun and moon on either side.
- Reverse: An eagle with wings spread centered with a crown above and holding a flowing ribbon with the talons on a circular background of a diamond pattern. “500 Total Mintage” below eagle. LIMITED MINTAGE ™ across the top circumference, and MINT CLUB ™ across the bottom circumference.
“TOTAL MINTAGE 500” on the upper rounded dentil circumference, and hallmark text “TWO TROY OUNCES .999 FINE SILVER” on the lower rounded dentil circumference.
CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY
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Specifications:
- Weight: 2.00 troy ounce
- Thickness: 3.60 mm
- Purity: .999 fine
- Edge: Reeded
- Diameter: 50mm
- Finish: Brilliant Uncirculated
