Get a dozen Goddesses! On the Twelve Signs of the Roman Zodiac 5 Oz Silver coin before it sells out and increases in price! Troy ounce pure silver beauty depicts all 12 signs of the Roman Zodiac as goddesses, from Aries through Pisces. In stunning color and ultra high, medallic relief on this rimless, antique finish piedfort (double thick coin). How’s this for a bevy of beauties? Where else can you get a dozen goddesses? ! ? ! In a world of bland and boring coins, here’s a real numismatic standout, a masterpiece of the minter’s art! Awash with stunning color, every one of the 12 signs of the Roman zodiac is represented here as goddesses! The 12 zodiac signs, each with unique traits and energies, have long been linked to various mythological deities, particularly goddesses. These associations help illuminate the strengths, mysteries, and characteristics inherent in each sign, offering deeper insights into personal astrology. Please see the presentation below for a list of the specific goddesses depicted. Each zodiacal sign symbolizes one of 12 constellations central to Western astrology, with names derived from either Greek or Roman mythology. The original artwork for each star sign was created by Perth Mint artist and designer Lucas Bowers, portrayed as vibrantly colored goddesses posed in front of their own private full moons. The twelve goddesses are anchored at the center by a smiling, benign Sun, surrounded by the twelve pictograms underneath each deity. The colorful artistry as these twelve beauties each strike a pose! The pictogram of each sign is indicated beneath the image of each star sign goddess! As an added bonus. Each sign’s stellar constellation appears above and behind its image. Along with a full moon. There are no legends on the obverse to further enhance the beauty of the design! This extraordinarily low mintage coin. Will undoubtedly sell out, and quickly! This 5 troy ounce pure silver gem is struck in ultra high, medallic relief on an extra-thick planchet (it is a piedfort), with an antiqued finish accented by stunning full color. Between the extremely popular Zodiac motifs, beautiful design and limited mintage, heed our advice-stock up and get one (or more) of these stunning beauties while you can! The mintage of just 388 is far too few to satisfy collector demand. Don’t miss out, get yours today! This list of the dozen goddesses starts with Athena, for the sign Aries, the blue body-suited nude? Goddess at 12:30, and progresses clockwise. (March 21 – April 19) The Greek Athena, the goddess of wisdom and war, encapsulates Aries’ bravery, leadership, and strategic mindset. Her Roman name is Minerva. (April 20 – May 20) The Greek Demeter, the goddess of harvest and fertility, mirrors Taurus’s love for beauty, comfort, and natural pleasures. Her Roman name is Ceres. (May 21 – June 20) The Greek Iris, the goddess of communication, symbolizes Gemini’s quick-wit, adaptability and versatile nature. She’s also the Roman Iris; both are the goddess of the rainbow. (June 21 – July 22) The Greek Artemis, the goddess of the moon and the hunt, portrays Cancer’s emotional depth and caring instincts. In Rome she’s Diana. (July 23 – August 22) Sekhmet, the Egyptian lion goddess of the sun and war, manifests Leo’s strength, power, and charisma. She has the head of a lioness. (August 23 – September 22) The Greek Persephone, the goddess of the underworld and rebirth, reflects Virgo’s analytical and transformative nature. Her Roman name is Proserpina. (September 23 – October 22) The Greek Themis, the goddess of justice, perfectly represents Libra’s desire for harmony and fairness. She’s the Roman Justitia. (October 23 – November 21) Kali, the Indian goddess of destruction and transformation, manifests Scorpio’s powerful emotion and capacity for deep transformation. (November 22 – December 21) The Roman Diana, the goddess of nature and wild animals, aligns with Sagittarius’s adventurous and philosophical nature. She’s the Greek Artemis. (December 22 – January 19) Hestia, the goddess of home and hearth, signifies Capricorn’s discipline, responsibility, ambition and commitment to family. Her Greek name is Vesta. (January 20 – February 18) Saraswati, the Indian goddess of wisdom and knowledge, embodies Aquarius’s innovative intellect, creativity and visionary thinking. (February 19 – March 20) Yemaya, the West African ocean goddess, mirrors Pisces’s compassionate nature, deep emotional and spiritual connection. So Many Technologies, So Few Coins! Vibrant, full color Antique finish Ultra high relief Rimless medallic planchet Double-thick piedfort format. They’ll be gone in a flash! The Roman or Western Zodiac. Early civilizations believed that the Sun, Moon, stars, and planets have a tremendous influence on people and their earthly affairs. Observing the night sky over the course of a year, the Babylonians identified 12 different patterns of stars through which the Sun appeared to travel. The roots of astrology lay in the idea that a person’s character and fate were somehow linked to the arrangement of these celestial bodies at the time of their birth. The renowned Greek astronomer Ptolemy gave the concept scientific respectability in the 2nd century AD when he codified many pre-existing astrological beliefs. He described the zodiac (meaning “circle of little animals”) as comprising the 12 constellations, matching them with the month of their apparent ascendancy: Aries – The Ram (March 21 – April 19) Taurus – The Bull (April 20 – May 20) Gemini – The Twins (May 21 – June 20) Cancer – The Crab (June 21 – July 22) Leo – The Lion (July 23 – August 22) Virgo – The Maiden (August 23 – September 22) Libra – The Scales (September 23 – October 22) Scorpio – The Scorpion (October 23 – November 21) Sagittarius – The Centaur (November 22 – December 21) Capricorn – The Goat (December 22 – January 19) Aquarius – The Water bearer (January 20 – February 18) Pisces – The Fish (February 19 – March 20) To Ptolemy, this ever-changing movement of the stars and planets created moods, powers and atmospheres to which Earth’s inhabitants were sensitive, an idea which continues to resonate with many people to this day. Closely associated with the signs of the zodiac, a horoscope derived from the Greek words. Meaning “time” and “observer” is a chart of the heavens at a precise point in time, such as on someone’s birth date. Astrology interprets the meaning of the chart to explain aspects of the individual’s personality, as well as to try to predict future events. In keeping with its ancient themes, the coin has been antiqued by hand to give it an unique finish conveying the surface abrasions of an aged artefact. As a result of this treatment, the appearance of each coin of the extremely limited mintage may vary. Further accentuating its uniqueness is the enamel-style medallic coloration of each sign. The Perth Mint will release no more than 388 of the Twelve Signs of the Roman Zodiac 5 Troy Ounce Pure Silver Antiqued coin. This pure silver coin features all twelve signs of the Roman or Western Zodiac on an oversize, five troy ounce pure silver piedfort. With its highly detailed and well-executed design, high relief, sizable precious metal content, intriguing theme and extremely low mintage limit, we expect this gem to sell out quickly. Don’t delay, get this beauty today! What is a Piedfort? Popular with collectors for more than a century, and always hard to find, piedforts are highly sought after. We get asked all the time, What is a piedfort? ” There are two different, but related, stories of the origin of the word “piedfort. The first says that it literally means “strong foot” in French from. The second says this word was appropriated by the mint centuries ago to mean “heavy measure” or “heavy weight”. In both cases, the sense of serious heft to the coin is obvious. Often the word “piedfort” is translated as “double-thick”, but this is neither a literal translation nor a precisely accurate definition. Numismatically speaking, any coin that is 50% or more thicker than a standard version qualifies as a piedfort, although some piedforts are, indeed, twice as thick as normal. Finally, the age-old question, How is the word pronounced? ” Coming from French, it is not pronounced as it is spelled; that is, don’t say, “pide – fort. Rather, “pee – ay – four” (three syllables) is a good approximation. Please see above for description. There are no legends on the obverse, to further enhance the beauty of the full color zodiac goddesses vignettes! His Majesty, King Charles III, in profile effigy facing left. This portrait was executed by the engraver Jody Clark. The legend KING CHARLES III, the date and the denomination also appear. The legend 5 OZ 9999 SILVER guarantees the weight and purity. The coin is housed inside a handsome taupe leatherette, clamshell-style presentation case, lined with black velvet and satin, and protected by a full-color outer box. An individually-numbered certificate of authenticity is included. Perth Mint of Australia. Antiqued with Color and Ultra High Relief. 9999 Fine (Pure) Silver. Lucas Bowers (obverse) Ian Rank-Broadley (reverse). The Island Nation of Tuvalu. Its nearest neighbors are Kiribati, Samoa and Fiji. It is comprised of four reef islands and five true atolls. Its population of 11,992 makes it the third-least populated independent country in the world, with only Vatican City and Nauru having fewer inhabitants. It is also the second-smallest member by population of the United Nations. In terms of physical land size, at just 10 square miles Tuvalu is the fourth smallest country in the world, larger only than the Vatican City, Monaco and Nauru. The first inhabitants of Tuvalu were Polynesian people, who arrived about 3000 years go. The islands came under Great Britain’s sphere of influence in the late 19th century. The Ellice Islands were administered by Britain as part of a protectorate from 1892 to 1916 and as part of the Gilbert and Ellice Islands Colony from 1916 to 1974. In 1974 the Ellice Islanders voted for separate British dependency status as Tuvalu, separating from the Gilbert Islands which became Kiribati upon independence. Tuvalu became fully independent within The Commonwealth in 1978. With Queen Elizabeth II as titular head of state. Because Tuvalu has few natural resources it has been dependent in recent years upon aid from larger, more developed nations, including Australia, New Zealand and the United States. The Perth Mint of Australia is officially commissioned by the government of Tuvalu to produce legal tender coinage for the island nation.