The Ghisi Shield represents a remarkable example of medieval Venetian heraldic artistry, created for the prominent Ghisi family who wielded significant political and military influence in the Venetian Republic during the 13th and 14th centuries. The beauty of this shield is recreated in the release of an antique silver coin with convex and concave fields. Today, 2025 2 oz Antique Niue Silver Ghisi Shield Convex Concave Coins are available from JM Bullion.

Coin Highlights:

• Comes with a presentation box and an included Certificate of Authenticity!
• Unique domed and concave fields!
• Antique finish!
• Limited mintage of only 500 coins!
• Contains 2 troy oz of .999 pure silver.
• The face value of $5 (NZD) is fully backed by the Niuean government.
• On the concave obverse is the Public Seal of Niue.
• The convex, domed reverse features the Ghisi Shield design.

The shield’s history intertwines with the rise and fall of Venetian maritime power, likely commissioned during the height of the Ghisi family’s influence when they controlled strategic islands and trade routes in the Eastern Mediterranean. Created sometime between the late 13th and early 14th centuries, it would have accompanied family members in both ceremonial processions and actual military campaigns, serving as a visible reminder of their feudal obligations and aristocratic privileges.

All 2025 2 oz Antique Niue Silver Ghisi Shield Convex Concave Coins come with a presentation box and include a Certificate of Authenticity. The obverse side has a sunken, concave field, while the reverse features a convex, domed field with the brilliant design elements of the Ghisi Shield. Both sides feature an antique polish.

On the obverse of the 2025 Antique Niue Silver Ghisi Shield Coin, you’ll find the Public Seal of Niue. The national coat of arms centers on native flora with a ring of seashells surrounding this design element. The ring of seashells is topped by a Sovereign crown as a symbol of Niue’s association with the Commonwealth.

The reverse of 2025 2 oz Antique Silver Ghisi Shield Coins features the design elements of the famous shield. The Ghisi Shield features extraordinarily intricate Renaissance artwork created by Giorgio Ghisi in 1554. The shield’s artistic composition centers around a framed central circular scene of battling horsemen, surrounded by four strapwork cartouches containing allegorical female figures: Victory, Fame, Fortitude, and Prudence.

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