2020 Silver 2 oz Scottsdale Biblical Series - Christ in the Synagogue

2020 Scottsdale Mint Biblical Series: Christ in the Synagogue 2 oz Silver Coin

Scottsdale Mint undertook this phenomenal 10-year project in 2015 issuing multiple releases each year. This wonderful 2020 Scottsdale Mint Biblical Series: Christ in the Synagogue 2 oz Silver Coin release is the sixth 2020 release, and the 36th overall release in the Biblical Series featuring iconic biblical scenes. Each of these 2 oz Silver coins has a mintage of 1,499 pieces and features a high-relief, rimless design..

Highlights

• 2020 Scottsdale Mint Biblical Series: Christ in the Synagogue 2 oz Silver Coin.
• Contains 2 oz of .999 fine Silver.
• Struck in an incredibly stunning rimless, high-relief antique finish.
• Extremely limited mintage of 1,499.
• 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 with the Biblical text from Matthew 13:54-57a (NLT2).
• Obverse: Features the Raphael Maklouf likeness of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II surrounded by the weight, purity and face value.
• Reverse: Features Jesus preaching in the Synagogue surrounded by onlookers, based on Gustave Doré's original artwork. "CHRIST IN THE SYNAGOGUE" is engraved at the top.
• Edge: Laser-etched serial number, from 1 to 1499, which matches the serial number found on the included certificate of authenticity.
• Individually housed in a card with an assay certificate.

Inspiration for the Biblical Series

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! This Christ in the Synagogue is an amazing example.

Christ in the Synagogue

The theme of the coin is based upon the Biblical account as recorded in the Gospel of Matthew, 13:54-57a (NLT2):

""He returned to Nazareth, his hometown. When he taught there in the synagogue, everyone was amazed and said, 'Where does he get this wisdom and the power to do miracles?' …56b Where did he learn all these things?'... 57... they were deeply offended and refused to believe in him."'"

The Scene Illustrated

The obverse is common to the series. It displays in high-relief, antiqued finish the Raphael Maklouf likeness of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, with inscriptions at the rim "QUEEN ELIZABETH II . NIUE TWO DOLLARS . 2 oz 999 FINE SILVER . 2020."

The reverse features, also in high-relief antiqued finish, is a depiction of Christ in the synagogue. This 2020 2oz Silver Biblical Series JChristin in the Synagogue coin is a faithful reproduction, which features Jesus preaching in the Synagogue surrounded by onlookers, is based on Gustave Doré's original artwork. "CHRIST IN THE SYNAGOGUE" is engraved at the top.

Scottsdale Mint

Scottsdale is often envied by its peers for some of the most stunning and unique series designs in the private sector. The impeccable skill of its 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 itself in the global market. Providing creative design and minting services to smaller nations around the world, it produces 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 its products at some of the lowest prices available!