Austrian Silver 20 Rome On The Danube Complete 6-coin Set With Collector Box
Austrian 20 Silver Rome on the Danube Complete 6-Coin Set. Comes in Special Limited Edition Wood Collectors Box. LIMITED MINTAGE OF ONLY 50,000.
This unique set captures the influence of the Roman Empire during the height of its power. With a mintage of only 50,000 of each coin in Proof Silver, these are sure to sell out. Struck from 90% pure Proof Silver. Each coin contains 0.58 oz. Pure Silver 3.48 oz.
Each coin in the set has a limited mintage of only 50,000! #1 VIRUNUM - In the days when the Romans ruled most of the known world their settlements also controlled modern-day Austria. Virunum, the impressive first in our six-coin Rome on the Danube series, celebrates the capital of the Roman province of Noricum, which covered two thirds of the country. #2 VINDOBONA - A must for all history enthusiasts and coin collectors alike, Vindobona is the second silver 20 euro coin in our Rome on the Danube series. With unparalleled skill our engravers have brought to life the Roman garrison at its outpost on the frontier of the empire the city known today as Vienna. #3 CARNUNTUM - Back when the mighty Danube was the frontier of the Roman Empire, Carnuntum was the site of Septimius Severuss declaration as Emperor in AD 193.This magnificent third silver 20 euro coin in our Rome on the Danube series does justice to that historic moment. #4 AGUNTUM - Due to its proximity to the Italian border, Aguntum was one of the earliest Roman settlements in Austria. A thriving centre of commerce and trade founded around 30 BC, Aguntum flourished during the reign of Emperor Constantius II, who features on this elegant fourth addition to our Rome on the Danube series.
#5 LAURIACUM - Both a strategic Roman garrison on the Danube and the site of the martyrdom of St Florian, Lauriacum is the penultimate coin in our six-coin Rome on the Danube series. This marvellous 20 euro silver coin celebrates both historical moments in the wonderfully intricate fashion typical of this splendid series. #6 BRIGANTIUM - Built as it was in the twilight years of the Roman Empire, the port of Brigantium is a fitting subject with which to conclude our historic Rome on the Danube series.
Romes naval prowess may be a somewhat overlooked cog in the empires military machine, but this handsome 20 euro silver piece illustrates it in typically splendid fashion. Each set comes in a Limited Edition Wooden Collectors box with all six certificates of authenticity. Authorized Distributor for Austrian Mint. The item "AUSTRIAN SILVER 20 ROME ON THE DANUBE COMPLETE 6-COIN SET WITH COLLECTOR BOX" is in sale since Wednesday, January 27, 2016. This item is in the category "Coins & Paper Money\Coins\ World\Europe\Austria". The seller is "harvestor_investments" and is located in Sierra Madre, California. This item can be shipped worldwide.- Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated
- Year: 2010-2012
- Composition: SILVER