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| Emisor | Antigua and Barbuda |
|---|---|
| Año | 2019 |
| Tipo | Non-circulating coin |
| Valor | 2 Dollars |
| Moneda | Dollar (1965-date) |
| Composición | Silver (.999) |
| Peso | 31.1 g |
| Diámetro | 39 mm |
| Grosor | 3.2 mm |
| Forma | Round |
| Técnica | Milled, Colored |
| Orientación | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Grabador(es) | |
| En circulación hasta | |
| Referencia(s) | KM#10.1 |
| Descripción del anverso | Displays an image of Queen Elizabeth II, along with the weight and purity below. |
|---|---|
| Escritura del anverso | Latin |
| Leyenda del anverso | EASTERN CARIBBEAN CENTRAL BANK 1 OZ .999 SILVER QUEEN ELIZABETH II TWO DOLLARS |
| Descripción del reverso | Pirate observing a ship being loaded. |
| Escritura del reverso | Latin |
| Leyenda del reverso | ANTIGUA & BARBUDA 2019 |
| Canto | Reeded |
| Casa de moneda | |
| Tirada |
2019 - Proof - 2 500 |
| ID de Numisquare | 5028951650 |
| Información adicional |
Historical Context: Issued in 2019 by Antigua and Barbuda, this 2 Dollar coin features Queen Elizabeth II, reflecting her enduring reign over Commonwealth realms. The "Rum Runner" theme commemorates the Prohibition era (1920-1933) in the United States, when Caribbean nations like Antigua were pivotal for illicit alcohol trade. This coin serves as a distinctive numismatic tribute to a significant, albeit unconventional, chapter in regional maritime history.
Artistry: The obverse typically displays the Jody Clark effigy of Queen Elizabeth II. The reverse design, central to the "Rum Runner" narrative, presents an illustrative, dynamic scene. While engraver details are often proprietary, the stylistic approach aligns with modern commemorative art, emphasizing realism and narrative. Applied colourisation enhances visual storytelling, vibrantly highlighting elements like the vessel or cargo, transforming the design into a distinctive, collector-oriented piece.
Technical/Grading: Struck in .999 fine silver, this coin weighs 31.1 grams (one troy ounce) and measures 39 millimeters, standard for modern commemoratives. The silver composition ensures a brilliant strike, with high points in the Queen's effigy (hair, crown) and the intricate rum runner vessel details. Modern minting guarantees superb technical quality. For grading, critical assessment includes the integrity of the applied colourisation, ensuring no flaws or unevenness.