2022 Cook Islands LEANING TOWER OF PISA, PCGS MS70, 2 oz. Silver Antique Coin

2022 Cook Islands LEANING TOWER OF PISA, PCGS MS70, 2 oz. Silver Antique Finish, Very High Relief Coin, (Last One) Box & Certificate of Authenticity, CIT Mint. Very Low Mintage-Only 1,372 Pieces Made Worldwide.

Both Actual & Stock Images Are Shown for Clarity/Detail. The Cert Number May Vary For Multiple Items, But Quality Remains The Same. The mint has captured this leaning tower in both a 2 oz and 5 oz silver.

What is truly unique about this piece is that the tower is shown on both sides of the coin. Anniversary of the completion of this famous building and it is fair to say that no other building in the world has become so popular for its flaws. Construction began in 1173 and was originally designed as a bell tower.

When the third floor was completed 5 years later, it started to lean due to an unstable foundation. Due to this issue, construction actually halted for 100 years!

More floors were added and engineered to attempt to counter-balance the lean. That attempt only made the leaning worse. Despite all of this, the tower was eventually completed with a 7. Floor and the belfry and was left to lean on its own.

Numerous other attempts were tried to correct the issue and finally in 2008, the tower was stabilized enough for visitors to once again explore this marvel.

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