Back in 1922, one of the most important discoveries of the 20th century was made in the Valley of the Kings in Egypt. Howard Carter discovered the nearly intact tomb of Tutankhamun, the youngest pharaoh to ever rule over Ancient Egypt. Today, you have the opportunity to get 2022 Antique Djibouti 100 Years of Tutankhamun 3 oz Silver Coins online from Provident Metals.

Highlights:

• Arrives with an individual black presentation box and a Certificate of Authenticity!
• Marks the 100th anniversary of the discovery of Tuts tomb!
• Domed obverse field!
• Limited mintage of just 1,922 silver coins!
• Contains 3 Troy oz of .999 pure silver.
• The face value of 200 Francs is backed by the Republic of Djibouti.
• On the obverse of the coin is the Mask of Tutankhamun.
• The reverse side features a map of the tomb and the coat of arms for the Republic of Djibouti.
• Antique visuals.

King Tutankhamun rose to the throne of the Egyptian empire at the tender age of 8 or 9. He succeeded his father on the throne and spent most of his short reign undoing the changes his father brought about to the empire, including religious and philosophical changes that impacted the everyday lives of Egyptians.

Obverse

On the obverse side of 2022 Antique Djibouti 100 Years of Tutankhamun 3 oz Silver Coins is a depiction of the Mask of Tutankhamun. Found within the burial tomb of Tut in the Valley of the Kings, the gold-plated mask offers a typical Egyptian depiction of the god Osiris. The deity Osiris was associated with the afterlife and often considered a guardian of the pharaohs in the afterlife. This side of the coin comes with a domed field that provides 3D relief for the design of the Mask of Tutankhamun.

Reverse

The reverse field of 2022 Antique Djibouti 100 Years of Tutankhamun Silver Coins comes with a detailed replica of the map of Tuts tomb. Also featured on this field of the coin is the coat of arms for Djibouti.

History

The discovery of King Tuts tomb in 1922 resulted in a massive haul of antiquities not seen in nearly 3,000 years by human eyes. In total, some 5,000 different artifacts were discovered within the tomb of King Tut that resulted in a number of new discoveries about both his lineage within the Egyptian dynasty, as well as the burial practices of the Egyptians.

Ordering

2022 Antique Djibouti 100 Years of Tutankhamun 3 oz Silver Coins come with a design on the obverse side that is domed for greater visual impact. The coins come with an antique polish throughout the obverse and reverse fields, and the mint limited the issue to just 1,922 coins in honor of the year of discovery for Tuts tomb. The coins are housed in black presentation boxes with an included Certificate of Authenticity.

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