2023 – THE UNICORN – 2 TROY OUNCE – 39MM
Description
The unicorn is a legendary creature that has been written about and referenced as far back as 8 BC. A horse-like beast with a single horn projecting from its forehead.
In European folklore, the Unicorn was often described as a horse or goat-like creature, with a single long twisted horn, cloven hooves and sometimes with a beard. It was often described as the symbol of purity and grace and could only be caught by a virgin. Its horn was said to have magical powers with the ability to make poison or non-potable water safe for drinking.
- Contains 2 oz. Troy Ounce .999 Fine Silver
- Obverse: The detailed and high-relief depiction of the Unicorn in a remote mountain pasture rearing back on his back legs.
- Reverse: Large Intaglio Mint logo surrounded by plain border reading “TWO TROY OUNCES” above and “.999 FINE SILVER,” flanked by mintage year “2023.”