ZHONG KUI Asian Mythology 3 Oz Silver Coin 20$ Cook Islands 2019
This coin is dedicated to the. First coin in a new series: Asian Mythology to. Zhong Kui who is a deity in Chinese mythology. 55mm diameter for 3 oz coin.
Ultra high relief due to Smartminting technology. Antique finish with colored highlight. Low mintage just 333 pcs. Traditionally regarded as a vanquisher of ghosts and evil beings, and reputedly able to command 80,000 demons, his image is often painted on household gates as a guardian spirit, as well as in places of business where high-value goods are involved.
Hong Kui's popularity in folklore can be traced to the reign of Emperor Xuanzong of Tang China (712 to 756). According to Song Dynasty sources, once the Emperor Xuanzong was gravely ill.
He had a dream in which he saw two ghosts. The smaller of the ghosts stole a purse from imperial consort Yang Guifei and a flute belonging to the emperor. The larger ghost, wearing the hat of an official, captured the smaller ghost, tore out his eye and ate it.He then introduced himself as Zhong Kui. He said that he had sworn to rid the empire of evil.
When the emperor awoke, he had recovered from his illness. So he commissioned the court painter Wu Daozi to produce an image of Zhong Kui to show to the officials. This was highly influential to later representations of Zhong Kui.
3 oz (93.3 grams). Product is not returnable if original packaging is damaged. Photos are stock and not actual coin. The item "ZHONG KUI Asian Mythology 3 Oz Silver Coin 20$ Cook Islands 2019" is in sale since Saturday, September 28, 2019. This item is in the category "Coins & Paper Money\Coins\ World\Australia & Oceania\South Pacific". The seller is "dazzlingcoins_com" and is located in USA ~~ Canada. This item can be shipped worldwide.- Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated
- Composition: Silver
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Cook Islands
- Certification: Uncertified
- Year: 2019