This is the FIRST coin of the series. Zhao Yun (died 229), was a military general who lived during the late Eastern Han dynasty and early Three Kingdoms period of China. Originally a subordinate of the northern warlord Gongsun Zan, Zhao Yun later came to serve another warlord, Liu Bei, and had since accompanied him on most of his military exploits, from the Battle of Changban (208) to the Hanzhong Campaign (217219). He continued serving in the state of Shu Han founded by Liu Bei in 221 in the Three Kingdoms period and participated in the first of the Northern Expeditions until his death in 229. While many facts about Zhao Yuns life remain unclear due to limited information in historical sources, some aspects and activities in his life have been dramatised or exaggerated in folklore and fiction. In the 14th-century historical novel Romance of the Three Kingdoms, he was lauded as a member of the Five Tiger Generals under Liu Bei. Zhao Yuns original biography in the Records of the Three Kingdoms (Sanguozhi), written by Chen Shou in the third century, is only 346 Chinese characters long. In the fifth century, Pei Songzhi added annotations from the Zhao Yun Biezhuan to Zhao Yuns biography in the Sanguozhi, providing a relatively clear, though still incomplete picture of Zhao Yuns life. Zhao Yun died in 229 and was posthumously honoured as Marquis Shunping by Liu Shan in April or May 261. Liu Shans imperial edict for awarding Zhao Yun his posthumous title read: Zhao Yun followed the Late Emperor and he made outstanding contributions. I was young then and experienced many difficulties, but I relied on his loyalty and faithfulness to get out of danger. I bestow this posthumous name on him to recognise him for his meritorious service and also because there were others who advised me to do so. First Coin of the Series. Features:Ultra High Relief Mintage: 500 Material: Pure Silver (99.99%) Finish: Antique Finish Issuer: Niue Island Weight: 2 oz Diameter: 50 mm Face Value. The item “ZHAO YUN Ancient Chinese Warrior 2 Oz Silver Coin 5$ Niue 2019″ is in sale since Saturday, March 9, 2019. This item is in the category “Coins & Paper Money\Coins\ World\Mint, Proof Sets”. The seller is “gifts4investment” and is located in Brampton. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated
• Year: 2019
• Composition: .999-Silver
• Country/Region of Manufacture: Niue
• Certification: Uncertified