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Step into the thrilling world of the Three Musketeers with the 2022 Silver 2 oz Niue Three Musketeers: D'Artagnan HR Antiqued Coin. Buy this limited edition now!
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| 1 - 2 | $309.95 | $322.97 | $327.00 |
| 3 or more | $279.95 | $291.71 | $295.35 |
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The 2022 Niue Three Musketeers D'Artagnan is a 2 oz High Relief silver coin with a worldwide mintage of just 500 pieces. It is the first of four coins issued by the New Zealand Mint under Niue's legal tender authority, with each release portraying one of Alexandre Dumas' legendary characters: D'Artagnan, Athos, Porthos, and Aramis. This is a collector-grade numismatic coin rather than a standard bullion issue, featuring a High Relief strike and antiqued finish on a 2 oz .999 fine silver blank.
The Three Musketeers was written by Alexandre Dumas in 1844 and is set in 17th-century France during the reign of King Louis XIII. The story follows D'Artagnan, who travels to Paris in 1625 with dreams of joining the famous Musketeers. Along the way, he befriends Athos, Porthos, and Aramis, forming one of the most celebrated friendships in literary history.
Together, they navigate political intrigue, sword fights, and the schemes of Cardinal Richelieu while remaining loyal to one another through every challenge. The novel has remained continuously in print for nearly two centuries and has inspired countless films, television adaptations, and stage productions worldwide.
The obverse features a detailed High Relief portrait of D'Artagnan in traditional musketeer attire, complete with intricate costume details and sword hilt engraving. High Relief striking requires multiple strikes on specially prepared blanks, creating a sculptural appearance that stands out dramatically from standard bullion and proof coins.
The antiqued finish further enhances the design by darkening recessed areas and highlighting raised details, giving the portrait greater depth and visual impact.
The reverse displays the coin's denomination and year of issue. Unlike the highly detailed obverse, the reverse follows a simpler design approach, allowing the artistic focus to remain on the portrait of D'Artagnan. This balance is common among high-end collectible coins where the primary artwork occupies one side of the coin.
An antiqued finish is created through a post-strike chemical treatment that darkens the surface of the silver to produce an aged appearance. Recessed portions of the coin become darker while raised areas are polished to lighter tones, creating strong contrast and highlighting fine details.
Many collectors appreciate antiqued coins because they display depth and character without the fingerprint sensitivity commonly associated with mirror-proof finishes. PCGS and NGC recognize Antiqued as a separate finish category, so collectors should review submission requirements before grading.
Each coin in the Three Musketeers collection features a 2 oz .999 fine silver blank, a High Relief strike, and an antiqued finish, with a maximum mintage of only 500 pieces per release. Collectors who complete the four-coin set often enjoy stronger secondary-market demand due to the appeal of owning the complete literary series.
The collection includes D'Artagnan, Athos, Porthos, and Aramis, each representing one of the iconic heroes from Dumas' classic novel.
At BOLD Precious Metals, we only stock products that we would confidently purchase back from customers, and this coin is one of them. A worldwide mintage of just 500 pieces places this release among the lower-mintage modern sovereign collectibles available today.
Collector demand for High Relief antiqued literary-themed coins from the New Zealand Mint continues to support a healthy secondary market. Our buy-back service offers competitive pricing, fast payouts, and no minimum quantity requirements when you're ready to sell.
As an Authorized Dealer, we provide authentic products sourced through approved channels. If you find this exact coin listed at a lower published price by another authorized dealer, we'll match it through our BOLD Pricing Guarantee.
We also offer tools that allow customers to compare silver pricing before purchasing, helping ensure transparency and confidence when acquiring collectible coins.
BOLD Precious Metals maintains a 4.3 out of 5-star Trustpilot rating based on 872 verified customer reviews. Customers frequently highlight secure packaging, accurate product descriptions, and reliable handling of high-value collectible coins.
The 2022 Niue Three Musketeers D'Artagnan is a 2 oz High Relief silver coin with a worldwide mintage of just 500 pieces. It is the first of four coins issued by the New Zealand Mint under Niue's legal tender authority, with each release portraying one of Alexandre Dumas' legendary characters: D'Artagnan, Athos, Porthos, and Aramis. This is a collector-grade numismatic coin rather than a standard bullion issue, featuring a High Relief strike and antiqued finish on a 2 oz .999 fine silver blank.
The Three Musketeers was written by Alexandre Dumas in 1844 and is set in 17th-century France during the reign of King Louis XIII. The story follows D'Artagnan, who travels to Paris in 1625 with dreams of joining the famous Musketeers. Along the way, he befriends Athos, Porthos, and Aramis, forming one of the most celebrated friendships in literary history.
Together, they navigate political intrigue, sword fights, and the schemes of Cardinal Richelieu while remaining loyal to one another through every challenge. The novel has remained continuously in print for nearly two centuries and has inspired countless films, television adaptations, and stage productions worldwide.
The obverse features a detailed High Relief portrait of D'Artagnan in traditional musketeer attire, complete with intricate costume details and sword hilt engraving. High Relief striking requires multiple strikes on specially prepared blanks, creating a sculptural appearance that stands out dramatically from standard bullion and proof coins.
The antiqued finish further enhances the design by darkening recessed areas and highlighting raised details, giving the portrait greater depth and visual impact.
The reverse displays the coin's denomination and year of issue. Unlike the highly detailed obverse, the reverse follows a simpler design approach, allowing the artistic focus to remain on the portrait of D'Artagnan. This balance is common among high-end collectible coins where the primary artwork occupies one side of the coin.
An antiqued finish is created through a post-strike chemical treatment that darkens the surface of the silver to produce an aged appearance. Recessed portions of the coin become darker while raised areas are polished to lighter tones, creating strong contrast and highlighting fine details.
Many collectors appreciate antiqued coins because they display depth and character without the fingerprint sensitivity commonly associated with mirror-proof finishes. PCGS and NGC recognize Antiqued as a separate finish category, so collectors should review submission requirements before grading.
Each coin in the Three Musketeers collection features a 2 oz .999 fine silver blank, a High Relief strike, and an antiqued finish, with a maximum mintage of only 500 pieces per release. Collectors who complete the four-coin set often enjoy stronger secondary-market demand due to the appeal of owning the complete literary series.
The collection includes D'Artagnan, Athos, Porthos, and Aramis, each representing one of the iconic heroes from Dumas' classic novel.
At BOLD Precious Metals, we only stock products that we would confidently purchase back from customers, and this coin is one of them. A worldwide mintage of just 500 pieces places this release among the lower-mintage modern sovereign collectibles available today.
Collector demand for High Relief antiqued literary-themed coins from the New Zealand Mint continues to support a healthy secondary market. Our buy-back service offers competitive pricing, fast payouts, and no minimum quantity requirements when you're ready to sell.
As an Authorized Dealer, we provide authentic products sourced through approved channels. If you find this exact coin listed at a lower published price by another authorized dealer, we'll match it through our BOLD Pricing Guarantee.
We also offer tools that allow customers to compare silver pricing before purchasing, helping ensure transparency and confidence when acquiring collectible coins.
BOLD Precious Metals maintains a 4.3 out of 5-star Trustpilot rating based on 872 verified customer reviews. Customers frequently highlight secure packaging, accurate product descriptions, and reliable handling of high-value collectible coins.
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