2023 Cook Islands Astrolabe Historic Instruments 2 oz 999 Silver Antique Coin

2023 Cook Islands Astrolabe Historic Instruments 2 oz 999 Silver Antique Coin. An antique finish coin with amazing details of a early scientific instrument which can be traced back to the 6th century AD.

Low mintage of only 1,500 coins. Comes in a box in the original capsule with a certificate of authenticity. Obverse: Displays a profile portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Included are images of a globe, stars, planets, the moon, sun and other historic instruments. Reverse: Features the image of an Astrolabe, an early scientific instrument.

Each design element represents tools used to calculate many different problems including altitude above the horizon, identify stars, determine local latitude and many more. Sovereign coin backed by the Cook Islands government. Auctiva offers Free Image Hosting and Editing.

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