Archive for July 16th, 2016
16th July
2016
166.8 x 240. This is a gorgeous Set with incomparable beauty and value and makes a perfect homage to Italian Renaissance genius Leonardo Da Vinci and his drawings. Da Vinci is no doubt the most genius man who has ever lived. This spectacular over 1 kg coin consists of 24 edgeless color printed bars, which all put together form one coin unit. Limited mintage to only 100 pieces worldwide. This opera commemorates the most genius man who has ever lived. The product consists of 24 edgeless color printed silver bars that come together to one large coin. The following sketches are reproduced on the coin: Organ Cannon, Battle Chariot, Giant Crossbow, Study of the brain, Flying Machine, Clockwork, Glider, Mainspring, Horse Armor, Knight Armor, Study of a skull, Study of a horse, Study of light and shadow, Study of an embryo, Cannons, Sketch for the Castello Sforza, Study of the female anatomy, Sketch for a cathedral, Anatomic study of the shoulder, Parachute, Tank, Helicopter, Weighing Machine. The common obverse of the coins depicts the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the issue country: Niue and the issue year: 2011. During his life he did it all: architect, painter, sculptor, musician, draftsman, engineer, geometer, inventor, anatomist, physiologist, botanist and scientist. In short, he was a true genius. Leonardo is justly famous for his realistic paintings, such as the Mona Lisa, the Madonna of the Rocks, and the Last Supper, as well as for influential drawings such as the Vitruvian Man. The drawings of Leonardo da Vinci Leonardo da Vinci had incredible powers of observation, he saw the world around him like no one else. So many diverse areas occupied Leonardo’s mind: painting, sculpture, anatomy, flight, architecture, water and air dynamics, war machines, nature and anything else that happened to catch his eye. Leonardo’s interests and areas of study varied so greatly many of his works never saw completion. During his time in the service of the Duke of Milan he only finished about six works in 17 years. Through this great man’s sketches we get a window into one of man kind’s greatest minds. The noblest pleasure is the joy of understanding. The item “DA VINCI CODEX 5 Anniversary Leonardo 1 Kg Kilo Silver Set 24 Coins 1$ Niue 2011″ is in sale since Friday, July 15, 2016. This item is in the category “Coins & Paper Money\Coins\ World\Australia & Oceania\South Pacific”. The seller is “powercoin_italy” and is located in Roma. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated
- Year: 2011
- Composition: Silver
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Niue
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16th July
2016
Coin comes in the capsule with COA and box. Please see our other auctions. Return item must be sent within 14 days after it has been received. The item “Niue 2016 2$ Evolution of Earth Trilobites 2 oz Antique Finish Silver Coin” is in sale since Monday, July 11, 2016. This item is in the category “Coins & Paper Money\Coins\ World\Australia & Oceania\Other Oceania Coins”. The seller is “coins-cis” and is located in Poland. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Composition: Silver
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