20 DOLLARS 3 OZ SILVER & GOLD COIN - MASTERPIECES OF ART -TUTANKHAMUN- COOK ISLANDS 2011
TUTANKHAMUN- PHARAOH OF EGYPTMASTERPIECES OF ART -PREMIUM EDITIONOFFICIAL MINT PRICE IS 2,000.00 USDTHE COIN IS ON PRE-SALE - SHIPPED AFTER APRIL, 1st 2011 AS SOON AS AVAILABLE FROM THE MINT
A numismatic masterpiece, made of 3 oz of pure silver 999 and 1/4 oz of pure gold with 26 authentic swarovski crystals inlaid in this 55 mm coin, issued by Cook Islands. Third issue of \"Masterpieces of Art - Premium Edition\", after the long time sold out \"Mona Lisa\" and the \"Vitruvian Man\", this coin is expected to sell out in no time, due to extremely limited mintage and the huge request by worldwide collectors. Silver, gold removable bar, Swarovski crystals, a book, a scarab beetle to wish lucky and prosperity, all inside a luxury case, make this coin a very exclusive numismatic jewel. The reverse depicts Queen Elizabeth II profile.
BACKGROUND AND HISTORY
Tutankhamun (sometimes called King Tut) was a Pharaoh (like a king) of Ancient Egypt from about 1334 BC to 1323 BC. He became Pharaoh of the 18th dynasty (royal family) during the New Kingdom at 9 years old. Tutankhamun ruled only 9 years and died very young, at 18, so he is known as The Boy King. He was married to his half-sister Ankhesenamun, daughter of Queen Nefertiti,his step mother.
Some scientists and historians think Tutankhamun was killed by someone else. When his mummy was examined by a CAT scan in January 2005, a very bad break in the leg was found. This may have been from a riding accident. Most scientists now think that Tutankhamun died because his broken leg got infected. Others believe that his vizier, Ay, murdered him, because Ay also succeeded him as Pharaoh. Because of this, Tut was buried in Ay\'s tomb and Ay in his. Other sources say that he had died from a sickness.
The tomb was discovered in March 1922 by the famous British archaeologist Howard Carter.
Metal:Silver 999 + Gold 999 + 26 SwarovskiCountry:Cook IslandsYear:2011Face value:20DollarsWeight:93,3 g (3 oz) + 1/4 oz in the worldCertificate COA:YesBox:Yes
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