2018 Cook Islands Ag $10 Shield of Athena FDOI PCGS MS70 Medusa RGUTH042/027/012
This First Day of Issue (FDOI) Antique Finish 2-ounce Silver Top-Pop perfect gem is rendered in high relief that makes Athena's shield pop out of the surface of the coin that is sure to please the eye. Less than 1,000 pieces were struck making it moderately difficult to find. It is a wonderful addition to any Top-100 Ladies set of coins. This "THREE-fer" includes her majesty Queen Elizabeth II on the flip-side, while Athena is in the background with Medusa's head mounted on her shield is in the foreground qualifying it for any of three slots in the Top-100 Ladies set mentioned below. This over-thick slab will not fit into a slot of the normal 20-slot PCGS box. 62.2 gr 99.9% Silver. PCGS FDOI (THICK, WITHOUT PCGS imagery). PCGS Set Registry - 100 Greatest Women on Coins.
This set is based on Ron Guth's book of the same name. This coin satisfies and ONE for slot 042 for Medusa, slot 027 for Athena/Minerva or slot 012 for Queen Elizabeth II.
Currently 85 coins are needed to complete this set. The remaining fifteen coins are only available in ancient coinage (with a few recent exceptions). These will become required to complete the set if and when PCGS grades ancients. To find all such offerings search for RGUTH.
Most will be listed by January 15, 2022. If there are coins for particular slots that you are seeking, you may ask for their listing to be expedited and I will advise of their availability. ALL coins are graded by a reputable third-party grader. LINKS on Official PCGS Website. To 100 Greatest Women Sets.
This item is in the category "Coins & Paper Money\Coins: World\Australia & Oceania\South Pacific". The seller is "emubest" and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Cook Islands
- Certification: PCGS
- Grade: MS 70
- Year: 2018
- Composition: Silver