ZHENG HE – FAMOUS EXPLORERS – 2020 2 OZ PURE SILVER HIGH RELIEF ANTIQUE FINISH COIN WITH PORCELAIN INSERT – NIUE. ZHENG HE – FAMOUS EXPLORERS – 2020 2 oz Pure Silver Antique Finish Coin with Porcelain Insert – Niue. Zheng He was an explorer, a diplomatic agent and a commander in chef of the great Chinese fleet. As a trusted deputy of the Chinese Emperor Yongle of the Ming Dynasty, he was given an extraordinary mission to accomplish. In 1405 Zheng He set out on his first sea expedition – between 1405 and 1433 the Chinese armada sailed over the Indian Ocean and made seven trips. Zheng He managed to establish diplomatic relations on a unique scale. His expeditions contributed to the development of trade and navigational knowledge. They were considered a demonstration of Chinese power. The revers presents the powerful admiral Zheng He, who is leading his armada to the “Western Oceans”. The obverse refers to the Chinese origin of the discoverer by showing the famous Mulong tower, a classic of Chinese architecture. This unique coin was struck from 2 ounces of pure silver. To give it an antique finish, matching the greatness of the hero, the coin was oxidized. The coin is decorated with a porcelain insert, which was hand-painted with the greatest attention to detail. 999 Silver Diameter: 45 mm Weight: 2 oz Condition: Antique Finish Mintage: 500 Special Features: Antique Finish, High Relief, Porcelain. (WITH THE EXCEPTION OF GOLD COINS). ONCE YOUR DONE SHOPPING, PLEASE MESSAGE ME AND I WILL SEND YOU A COMBINED INVOICE. This item is in the category “Coins & Paper Money\Coins: World\Australia & Oceania\South Pacific”. The seller is “the_coin_shoppe” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Germany, Australia.

• Country/Region of Manufacture: Niue
• Certification: Uncertified
• Year: 2020
• Composition: Silver