The theme was inspired by the divine hero Theseus. Along with 13 others, he volunteered to be sacrificed by the vicious Minotaur. Rather than being sacrificed, he slays the “half man half bull” creature and goes on to become the ruler of Athens.
The 2024 Theseus coin is proof struck in 1 troy ounce of .999 pure silver by the prestigious mint of Poland. Known as the most technologically advanced mint, they continue to create some of the most awe-inspiring coins imaginable.
The reverse features a depiction of Theseus slaying the Minotaur against a background of the labyrinth. A captivating design with razor sharp details and a beautiful luster adds to the coins appeal.
The obverse features the national seal of Niue along with the date,2024. Mintage was set at only 500 coins selling out at the mint in less than a week.
Direct from the mint, the coin arrives in an elegant display case along with a serialized certificate of authenticity.