2020 Samoa 1 oz Antique Silver Serpent of Milan BU
2020 Samoa 1 oz Antique Silver Serpent of Milan BU
This intriguing silver coin from 2020 merges the official heritage of Samoa with a famous symbol of Italian nobility. Struck by the Scottsdale Mint, the piece is minted from one troy ounce of 0.999 fine silver. It carries a legal tender face value of 2 Tala in Samoa, and features a distinctive antique finish that highlights the dramatic depth of its engraved details. The reverse side displays the historic emblem of the Visconti family of Milan, depicting a large serpent in the act of swallowing a child. This powerful heraldic image contrasts sharply with the obverse, which features the official Samoan crest alongside the national motto. The inscriptions on the coin confirm its origin, year, purity, and weight, reading SAMOA 2020, 2 TALA, and 1 TROY OUNCE FINE SILVER 0.999. With a limited production of only 2,000 pieces, this coin offers a fascinating study in historical symbolism and modern minting artistry.
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Specifications
| Country | Italy |
|---|---|
| Year | 2020 |
| Grade | Uncirculated |
| Legal-tender face value | 2 Tala |
| Metal | Silver |
| Weight | 1.0000 troy oz |
| Purity | .999 |
| Diameter | 39 mm |
| Thickness | 3.20 mm |
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