2021 Cook Islands 3 Ounce Aztec Coyolxauhqui Stone High Relief Gilded Silver Coin

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The ‘Aztec Coyolxauhqui Stone’ coin is the 6th issue in the ‘Archeology & Symbolism’ series. The impossible has been made possible using the enhanced Smartminting©️ technology and brings the carved Coyolxauhqui Stone disk to life.

The coin is fully gilded and is struck from 3 oz pure .999 silver in the highest quality possible.  It has a ultra exclusive mintage of just 99pieces.

Don’t miss the antique finish version:  Coyolxauhqui Stone

Coin Design:

The reverse of the coin depicts the Coyolxauhqui Stone disk in ultra high relief with all its characteristics including the crack through the middle. Around the disc are various Aztec carvings also originating near the Templo Mayor of Tenochtitlan in todays Mexico City. On the edge are the inscriptions: “Coyolxauhqui Stone” (the name) and “2021” (the year of issue). It has ultra-high relief and interesting small details of the original Coyolxauhqui Stone and other finds from the Aztec empire.

The obverse side of the coin depicts the Coat of Arms of the Cook Island in a special appearance with the inscriptions: “ELIZABETH II” (name of the Queen), “COOK ISLANDS” (the issuing country), “ARCHEOLOGY & SYMBOLISM” (the name of the series) and “20 DOLLARS” (the face value).

Backstory:

Coyolxauhqui Stone is a carved Aztec stone dating to the mid-15th century when Axayacatl ruled the Aztec Empire. It depicts Coyolxauhqui in a dismembered pose and was carved from one piece of stone about 3.4 meters in diameter. In the temple it probably served as a warning for the enemies of Tenochtitlan because it was believed that female deities would die first in battle. Coyolxauhqui became to represent all defeated enemies.

The Coyolxauhqui Stone was discovered in 1978 at the site of the Templo Mayor of Tenochtitlan in todays Mexico City. Traces of original color where found which are blue, white, red and yellow. The Coyolxauhqui Stone is one of the best-preserved pieces of Mesoamerican Art.

Highlights:

Struck from 3 oz .999 pure silver
Interesting and intricately minted fine details
Unique concept series
Super low mintage
Smartminting high relief

Previous issues:  Dendera Zodiac

Specifications

Series: Archeology & Symbolism
Year: 2021
Quality: High Relief, Gilded
Denomination: 20 Dollars
Metal Content: 3 Troy Ounces (93.3 grams)
Purity: .999 / 99.9%
Manufacturer: Numiscollect
Mintage: 99
Diameter: 65 mm
Delivers With: Capsule, Box, Certificate of Authenticity