This is the second release in the “Gargoyles and Grotesques” series. Each coin features an artistic interpretation of a gargoyle with the actual building it is found on In the background. This gargoyle is found on the Notre Dame Cathedral. Contains 1 oz of. Comes in a box with a numbered certificate of authenticity. Total mintage of the design is 999 but the mintage of the antique finish is 799. Obverse: Displays the coat of arms of the Republic of Chad. Reverse: Features a close-up of the gargoyle called Spitting Gargoyle, which is actually a Grotesque due to the lack of a spot for water, with the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, France in the background. The legendary gargoyles were not constructed until the nineteenth century on the Notre Dame 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 Antique Silver Gargoyle Spitting coin to your cart today! 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 12. Century Medieval times in Europe. This item is in the category “Coins & Paper Money\Bullion\Silver\Coins”. The seller is “silvergirl555″ and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, Sweden, Korea, South, Indonesia, Taiwan, South Africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Republic of, Malaysia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint Kitts-Nevis, Saint Lucia, Montserrat, Turks and Caicos Islands, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei Darussalam, Bolivia, Ecuador, Egypt, French Guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman Islands, Liechtenstein, Sri Lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macau, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Peru, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Vietnam, Uruguay.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Chad
- Coin: spitter
- Fineness: 0.999
- Certification: Uncertified
- Precious Metal Content per Unit: 1 oz
- Strike Type: antique finish
- Grade: Ungraded
- Year: 2017
- Brand/Mint: Unbranded
- Composition: Silver