2022 2 oz Silver Coin - Biblical Series (Samson & Gates of Gaza)

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This striking two-ounce silver coin from 2022 brings a dramatic biblical narrative to life through intense detail and deep dimensionality. As the forty-sixth release in the ongoing Biblical Series, and the fourth issue of its year, the coin focuses on the formidable strength of Samson. The reverse side depicts him transporting the massive gates of Gaza, a powerful scene modeled after the famous illustrations of Gustave Doré. Crafted with a rimless, high-relief format and an antique finish, the design possesses a sculptural quality that emphasizes the physical strain and texture of the ancient stone gates. In contrast to the dramatic reverse, the obverse features the classic, dignified portrait of Queen Elizabeth II designed by Raphael Maklouf. Surrounding her likeness are the inscriptions identifying the issuing authority of Niue, the face value of two dollars, the 2022 year of issue, and the weight and purity of the metal, which is 0.999 fine silver. Each individual piece in this limited run of 1,499 has its unique serial number laser-etched directly onto its edge, matching the accompanying documentation that features the biblical text of Judges 16:3.