Description
Why purchase this 2023 $2 Niue 1 oz Silver Hibernia?
Collectors of Irish heritage are sure to love this 2023 Silver Hibernia. Issued by Niue and struck at the European Mint, the coin features the allegorical figure who has represented Ireland for millennia. The name originated in Greek and was borrowed by the Romans. To this day, Hibernia stands proudly, representing Irish strength and spirit.
- This coin is $2 legal tender in Niue.
- The coin was struck from 1 oz of .9999 fine silver.
- This bullion coin is part of a mintage of 50,000 pieces.
- This is a product of the European Mint.
- Hibernia is the classic Latin name for Ireland and the name of the personification of the nation.
- This piece comes in an acrylic capsule.
- This coin will arrive in Brilliant Uncirculated condition.
Striking Hibernia Design
Obverse: A stunning rendering of Hibernia features on the obverse. She wears a Corinthian helmet and holds her spear and a harp, the national symbol of Ireland. In the rim frame are inscriptions of the name of the central figure, “HIBERNIA,” and the coin’s weight and purity, “1 OZ 9999 FINE SILVER.”
Reverse: Gracing the reverse is the Public Seal of Niue. “PUBLIC SEAL OF NIUE” is inscribed within the seal, which also includes a ribbon that bears the motto “ATUA, NIUE TUKULAGI” (God, Niue Eternally). The rim frame bears inscriptions of the coin’s face value, “2 DOLLARS,” the name of the issuing country, “NIUE,” and the date, “2023.”
