Since 2015, the Scottsdale Mint has captivated collectors with its Biblical Series, a collection of 2 oz antique silver coins depicting scenes from the Bible. Each release in this vaunted series has depicted a different passage from scripture based on the 19^th-century works of Gustave Dore. The collection is winding toward its conclusion in 2024, and the final designs live up to the decade-long history of this series. Right now, 2024 2 oz Philistines Return the Ark Biblical Silver Coins are available at JM Bullion.

Coin Highlights:

• Arrives inside a Bible-themed presentation box with a Certificate of Authenticity!
• 4^th issue in 2024 in the Biblical Series!
• Antique finish!
• Limited mintage of only 1,499 coins!
• Contains 2 Troy oz of .999 pure silver.
• Bears a face value of $2 (NZD) backed by the government of Niue.
• King Charles III on the obverse.
• Philistines are shown returning the Ark of the Covenant to Israel on the reverse.

Each 2024 2 oz Philistines Return the Ark Biblical Silver Coin offered here is a proof specimen with antique polish that creates an ancient finish. The coins are packaged in Bible-themed presentation boxes that include a Certificate of Authenticity from the mint. 2024 is the final year for this coveted series.

After capturing the Ark of the Covenant in battle against the Israelites, the Philistines placed it in the temple of their god Dagon. However, mysterious afflictions began to plague them – their idol of Dagon was found fallen and broken before the Ark, and the people suffered from tumors and a plague of rats. For seven months, the Ark brought calamity as it was moved from city to city, with each Philistine settlement experiencing similar misfortunes.

King Charles III features on the obverse of 2024 Philistines Return the Ark Biblical Silver Coins. His Majesty is shown here in left-profile relief and is depicted without a crown on his head. This portrait of Charles III was created by Jody Clark, the same artist who created the final effigy of Charles III’s mother, Queen Elizabeth II.

In the reverse design of 2024 2 oz Philistines Return the Ark Biblical Coins, you can see a team of cows pulling the Ark of the Covenant as it is returned to Israel. Desperate for relief from the plagues, the Philistine leaders returned the Ark after consulting their own spiritual advisors. The priests specifically instructed them to place the Ark on a new cart drawn by two milk cows that had never been yoked, with their calves penned up. If the cows went straight to Beth Shemesh in Israelite territory, it would confirm that the Lord had brought the plagues upon them.

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