Hammer's pick of the week!
Oh Man! Your gonna like this one. This one a mintage of only 999 coins, and a low, low mintage of 200 for the proof.
2017 Chad 1 oz Proof Silver Gargoyles and Grotesques (Decay)
Here are some fact about the round provided by Apmex. You can find the information and Round here
This is the first release in the "Gargoyles and Grotesques" series. Each coin features an artistic interpretation of an actual gargoyle with the actual building it is found on in the background. This gargoyle is found on the Washington National Cathedral.
Coin Highlights:
- Contains 1 oz of .999 fine Silver.Comes in a box with a numbered certificate of authenticity.
- Total mintage of the design is 999 but the mintage of the proof is just 200 and the antique finish is 799.
- Obverse: Features the coat of arms of the Republic of Chad.
- Reverse: Features the gargoyle called DECAY with the Washington National Cathedral in the background.
- Decay is one of 112 gargoyles the adorn the National Cathedral. Decay is widely considered the scariest gargoyle on the Cathedral.Sovereign coin backed by the government of Chad.
This Silver coin will be a hit with collectors of Silver coins or fans of gargoyles and grotesques. Add this 1 oz Silver Gargoyle Decay coin to your cart today!
“What is the meaning of these unclean monkeys, these savage lions and monstrous creatures?”, St Bernard, 12th Century. In architecture a gargoyle is a stone carving of a fantastic or mythical figure used for decorative purposes and are found on structures all over the world. They serve a dual purpose, to protect the building from dark forces as well as divert rain from the building as they are fitted with an elaborate downspout. Grotesques are architectural creatures like a gargoyle but do not have a functioning drainage capability. Gargoyles and grotesques date back to ancient times but were popularized in 12thcentury Medieval times in Europe.
The Washington National Cathedral is a cathedral of the Episcopal church located in Washington D.C. The Cathedral took 83 years to build and was finally completed in 1990. It is the sixth largest cathedral in the world and is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
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...so i whipped open my overcoat and flashed her, and she said ewwww, that’s grotesque! And i said “no baby, that’s a gargoyle — it works!”
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Oh man this is so Kick Arse of a coin! Nice pick!
That's a great "pick of the week". Never seen it before and never likely to see in real life. Thanks for showing
I like the idea of showing a gargoyle and the building in the background. What I will possibly not like is the premium for such a rare coin.
Very beautiful piece of silver @silver-hammer I like the gargoyle design, the guard of the house.
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love this its fab! that design has me hook line and sinker ! thank you for sharing, have an excellent day, much respect to you
beautiful piece of silver because of gargoyles and grotesques.Love to have it.