2017 Silver 2 oz Scottsdale Biblical Series - Death of Abel

Biblical Series - 2017 Death of Abel

Born in Strasbourg, France in 1832, Paul Gustave Louis Christophe Doré, almost immediately demonstrated advanced giftedness as an artist. By age 15, he was well on his way to a lifelong career as an illustrator, printmaker, and sculptor. His chosen medium was wood engraving, although his paintings brought high acclaim during his life, and continue to this day. Among his most well-known and celebrated works are his 241 wood engravings of many of the key events recorded in the Bible (1866).

The inspiration of Scottsdale Mint's Biblical Coins series designs is drawn directly from Gustave Doré's Bible engravings. Scottsdale's creative team did not seek merely to copy Doré's originals to the coins. Rather, remaining true to the originals, they transformed each scene into the new medium of high-relief, antique-finish, silver coinage. Their work is nothing short of breathtaking!

Follow this link to view plates of the entire set of 241 Bible illustrations engraved by Gustave Doré. You will be amazed!

Gustave Doré's illustrations for La Grande Bible de Tours

Highlights

• This Silver coin Contains 2 oz of .999 fine Silver.
• Struck in an incredibly stunning rimless, high-relief antique finish.
• Each 2 oz coin is packaged in a gift box patterned after a Bible.
• Includes a Certificate of Authenticity printed on an antiqued style paper, displaying Genesis 4:4-11 (NLT):
"The Lord accepted Abel and his gift, but he did not accept Cain and his gift. This made Cain very angry. 'Why are you so angry,' the Lord asked Cain. 'You will be accepted if you do what is right. But if you refuse to do what is right, then watch out! Sin is crouching at the door, eager to control you. But you must subdue it and be its master.' One day Cain suggested to his brother, 'Let's go out into the fields.' And while they were in the field, Cain attacked his brother, Abel, and killed him."
• Obverse: Features the Raphael Maklouf likeness of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II surrounded by the weight, purity, and face value.
• Reverse: Features a depiction of the illustration by Gustave Doré, "The Death of Abel."
• Edge: Laser-etched serial number, from 1 to 1499, which matches the serial number found on the included certificate of authenticity.

Scottsdale Mint

Scottsdale Mint stands tall as one of the most highly regarded and globally recognized private mints in the industry. A U.S. based company, Scottsdale made an unflinching commitment to quality consistency in every step of their business and manufacturing processes. With ISO 9001 certification, they are prepared to bring together innovation, creativity, quality, and efficiency into their finished products. Investors in precious metals demand the finest and the Scottsdale hallmark provides the name and backing for peace of mind!

Scottsdale is often envied by their peers for some of the most stunning and unique series designs in the private sector. The impeccable skill of their creative staff is clearly displayed with each new coin released. Though other mints may envy, Scottsdale customers anxiously await each release of their favorite series! Their anticipation is never disappointed.

Scottsdale Mint has also established themselves in the global market. Providing creative design and minting services to smaller nations around the world, they produce those countries' legal tender bullion coinage.

BOLD Precious Metals is honored to be among Scottsdale's prestigious list of Authorized Dealers, and proud to offer many of their products at some of the lowest prices available!