Extremely low mintage limit, only 3,000!! Coin with convex shape!!! Saint Nicholas – became the model for modern Santa Claus. Saint Nicholas for Christmas. One of the most revered saints, after the Virgin, is the saint of God, Bishop Nicholas of Myra. He was born in 257 in the seaside town of Patara, Lucia in Asia minor province of the Roman Empire, the son of. He was very religious from an early age and according to legend, Nicholas was said to have rigorously observed the canonical fasts of Wednesdays and Fridays. His wealthy parents died in an epidemic while Nicholas was still young and he was raised by his unclealso named Nicholaswho was the bishop of Patara. He tonsured the young Nicholas as a reader and later ordained him a presbyter (priest). He had a reputation for secret gift-giving, such as putting coins in the shoes of those who left them out for him, and thus became the model for Santa Claus, whose modern name comes from the Dutch Sinterklaas, itself from a series of elisions and corruptions of the transliteration of “Saint Nikolaos”. His reputation evolved among the faithful, as was common for early Christian saints. 1 Oz 31,1 g. 27 x 47 mm. Nice Authentic add to your collection. We are established and guarantee the authenticity of the products we sell. We have our inventory of precious metals bought only from reputable mints. Please consider your fair Feedback. Let us know if you need this overnight. We will do our best to accommodate your request. Fast shiiping will take 3-4 days(extra charge). For damaged items, please save all outside and inside packaging and wrapping for inspection by the Post Office. Return item must be sent within 14 days after it has been received. We will do our best to satisfy our customers. Fell free to contact if you have any questions. Track Page Views With. Auctiva’s FREE Counter. The item “Niue Islands 2014 2$ icon Saint Nicholas 1oz Silver Coin CONVEX SHAPE” is in sale since Tuesday, November 19, 2013. This item is in the category “Coins & Paper Money\Coins\ World\Australia & Oceania\South Pacific”. The seller is “worldancient” and is located in Etobicoke, Ontario. This item can be shipped worldwide.