2017 $2 Norse Goddesses - Frigg 2oz Silver High Relief Antiqued Coin

2017 $2 Norse Goddesses – Frigg  2oz Silver High Relief Antiqued CoinAccording to ancient Norse mythology, Frigg was the goddess of love, marriage, destiny, the sky and weaving. She is said to have weaved the clouds to control the weather, and the threads of fate to determine the destiny of men and gods alike.Frigg is also depicted as a goddess of fertility, household management, motherhood and domestic arts.She is considered the protector of birthing women and was called upon by those who were dying to help them transition to the after-life.Struck by The Perth Mint from 2oz 99.9% pure silver, the coin is issued as legal tender under the authority of the Government of Tuvalu.The Perth Mint will release no more than 2,000 of the 2017 Norse Goddesses – Frigg 2oz Silver High Relief Antiqued Coin.The reverse of the coin features Frigg sitting on Odin's high seat cradling a newborn baby in one arm and holding a rose quartz pendant in the other. Also featured ius a falcon, white candles and woven threads, along with the inscription FRIGG and The Perth Mint's traditional 'P' mintmark.The obverse portrays the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the monetary denomination and the 2017 year-date.To capture the depth and detail of the design, the coin is struck in high relief to a rimless format and has been individually 'antiqued' to give it a unique finish conveying the surface abrasions of an ancient artefact. As a result of this treatment, the appearance of each coin may vary.Each coin is housed in a prestigious square wooden display case with stunning engraved detail on its lid, and packaged in a themed shipper, and accompanied by a Numbered Certificate of Authenticity.Denomination :                  $2Quality :                            High Relief AntiqueMetal :                              SilverWeight :                            62.213 gmsDiameter :                         40.60 mmMintage :                           2,000Certificate of Authenticity : Numbered Certificate of Authenticity