2022 Niue - Joanna D' Arc from "Heroines" series - 2 oz silver coin

Description

Joan of Arc
(French:
Jeanne d'Arc
) is a patron saint of France, honored as a defender of the French nation for her role in the siege of Orléans and her insistence on the coronation of Charles VII of France during the Hundred Years' War. Stating that she was acting under divine guidance, she became a military leader who transcended gender roles and gained recognition as a savior of France.
Joan was born to a propertied peasant family at Domrémy in northeast France. In 1428, she requested to be taken to Charles, later testifying that she was guided by visions from the archangel Michael, Saint Margaret, and Saint Catherine to help him save France from English domination.
This coin is an excellent collector's item.
Struck from 2 ounces of .999 pure silver in an antique finish the reverse features a dynamic scene of Joanna D'Arc. proudly standing by a roaring fire highlighted using
UV color printing
. An insert (
wooden cross )
adds much to this coin's appeal.
On the obverse
there are ornaments and symbols of the heroine.
The coin comes packaged in an elegant wooden box placed in a feminine wrapper and a certificate of authenticity.
Coin specs can be seen on 3rd image (certificate)
This is a pre-release sale and estimated shipping is Mar-April 2023