The second of two coins released in late 2017 for the Egyptian Relic Series, the Ramesses Afterlife coin marks a unique divergence in the Scottsdale Mint’s popular relic collection. The Ramesses Silver Coin is different from the previous four releases in the collection in that you’ll find the same design offered in two different visual interpretations of this silver for sale. Today, the 2017 2 oz Republic of Chad Egyptian Relic Series Ramesses Afterlife Silver Coin is available to you online from JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
- Arrives inside of an Egyptian Relic-themed gift box!
- 5th overall Egyptian Relic coin design released!
- Limited mintage of only 25,000 coins!
- Contains 2 Troy oz of .999 pure silver in BU condition.
- Face value of 1,000 Francs (CFA) is fully backed by the Republic of Chad’s government.
- Obverse captures the effigy of Ramesses II from the afterlife.
- Reverse bears the coat of arms for the Republic of Chad.
- Antique polish with chiseled granite edges!
Scottsdale Mint has previously released four coins in the Egyptian Relic Series. These include two five ounce coins, a gold coin, and a two ounce coin. The series started in 2016, but this final release of 2017 brings a new take on the collection. A total of 50,000 Egyptian Relic Series Ramesses Coins were struck, with a split mintage of 25,000 coins each between the two designs.
The Ancient Egyptians had a deep belief in the afterlife. Pharaohs and those of high societal standing were intricately prepared after death, with their organs removed and precious belongings entombed with them so that they could go into the afterlife in good standing after leaving this world.
All 2017 2 oz Republic of Chad Egyptian Relic Series Ramesses Afterlife Silver Coins are available in BU condition. Coins in this condition have no signs of wear and tear, but you may notice minor production flaws such as breaks in the luster, spotted surfaces, or contact marks.
The obverse of the Republic of Chad Ramesses Afterlife Silver Coin features the haunting image of Ramesses II. Pharaoh of the Egyptian Empire during the 13th century BC, he reigned for 70 years and died around the age of 90, enjoying an incredibly long life for someone of his era. This design captures a rendering of Ramesses II with a skull in place of his facial portrait, indicating his life has ended and he’s moved into the afterlife.
On the reverse of 2017 2 oz Republic of Chad Egyptian Relic Series Ramesses Afterlife Silver Coins you’ll find the coat of arms for the Republic of Chad. Included engravings denote the nation of issue, face value, weight, purity, and metal content of the coin.
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