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This stunning, high relieftreasure honors the ancient maritime power Phoenicia, here personifiedas a goddess and struck with a gilded dark ruthenium black proof finishin puresilver, highlighted with 24-karat gold plating! The tiny mintage ofjust 333 sold out completelyat the minton pre-release!On this stunning and truly rare numismatic treasure, Phoeniciastands as the central robed female figure with outstretched arms. Sheis flanked by Phoenician script on stoles draped over each arm,representing all the characters of the world's first alphabet,Phoenician, which gave rise to the Greek, Latin, and Hebrew alphabetswe use to this day. Above the lady, the lion motifs and architecturaldetails are taken from the ruins of the ancient Phoenician city ofBaalbek, in modern Lebanon. The arch behind Phoenicia depicts herearliest trading vessels laden with goods.This artistic tour-de-force combines high tech with traditionaldesign to create a true masterpiece of the minter's art:
- The engraving is intricate, realistic, and exquisite.
- Our Phoenician beauty is highlighted in 24-karat goldplating.
- Struck in high relief,she rises off the planchetwith a medallic quality.
- The entire tableau is draped in a dark ruthenium blackproof finish.
- Differential degrees of ruthenium plating cloak the fieldsand the devices, creatingcontrast and interest.In the heart of the Mediterranean, where the sun kisses the waves, anancient and mysterious civilization left its mark. The Phoenicians,masters of the sea and of dyeing, created a world of colonies, stories,and colors. The Goddess Phoenicia holds an intricately designed fabricthat demonstrates the skills of the dyers of ancient Tyre and Sidon.These masters created deep, regal purple, that royal color that onlythey knew how to extract from shells.The ancient Phoenicians were also masters of exploration and commerce.Their ships, fast and agile, sailed the Mediterranean and beyond insearch of new routes and opportunities, bringing with them not onlyprecious goods, also ideas and culture. Phoenician colonies were foundaround the Inner Sea, from Malta and Cyprus, to Cadiz in Spain, andmost importantly Carthage in North Africa, which rivaled Rome forcenturies. Many historians believe that the Phoenicians were the firstto traverse the Strait of Gibraltar, sail through the Pillars ofHercules, and explore the west coast of Africa. Phoenicians arebelieved to have reached as far as the tin mines in the southwest ofBritain in their quest for trade.At the heart of the composition, the Phoenician alphabet, a writingsystem that revolutionized communication, serves as a lasting legacy ofthis proud civilization. The letters, simple yet powerful, allowedstories to be told, knowledge to be recorded permanently, preserved,and transmitted down through the centuries. Struck in ultra high reliefwith a proof quality finish from 1 troy ounce of 99.99% pure silver,this legal tender issue of Liberia boasts a tiny mintage of just 333.This exceptional one full troy ounce pure silver coin is a tribute toPhoenicia, the ancient civilization of sailors, merchants, and sea-bornpowers that gave us our alphabet. A woman stands front and center,regal and still. Her arms span the width of the vignette, holding opena world of ornaments, letters, and ancestral memory. Behind her,intricate patterns unfold like wings, while ancient characters descendin vertical silence. Struck in high relief with a frosted cameo prooffinish, each coin turns fine silver into sculpture, noble, luminous,and solemn. Each coin is encapsulated and comes with a certificate ofauthenticity. This beauty is limited to 333 pieces worldwide, and soldout at the mint on pre-release.Obverse
Please see description above. The date 2026 is indicated.Reverse
The crest or coat of arms of the Republic of Liberia, founded by formerslaves in the 1800s, as indicated by the legend THE LOVE OF LIBERTYBROUGHT US HERE. The denomination is indicated, as are the weight andpurity 1 OZ 9999 FINE SILVER.Packaging
The coin is encapsulated inside a black presentation case. A full color certificate of authenticity is included.Specifications Country Liberia Yearof Issue 2026 FaceValue TwentyDollars Weight 31.135g Diameter 38.60mm MintageLimit 333 Finish BlackProofwith High Relief and 24-Karat Gold Plating Composition .999Fine (Pure) Silver Certificate Included Copyright © 2026Talisman World Coins and Medals. All RightsReserved.
