20$ Cook Islands Silver coin - "PIETA" - Michelangelo Buonarroti - Masterpieces of Art - Premium Edition 2014

20 Dollars Cook Islands silver coin "PIETA" - Michelangelo Buonarroti, Premium Edition 2014. 3 Oz silver and 7,78 g 999 gold and 26 Swarovski Crystalls - "Masterpieces of Art" Series. Strong limited edition of 999 pieces.

6th SPECIAL EDITION AFTER "Mona Lisa", "Vitruvian Man", "Tutankhamun", "Nefertiti", "Virgin of Vladimir"- 1/4oz Gold, 3oz Silver.

A numismatic masterpiece, made of 1/4 oz of pure gold and 3 oz of pure silver 999 with 26 authentic swarovski crystals inlaid in this big 55 mm coin, issued by Cook Islands. The Pietà is a popular subject among northern european artists. It means Compassion or Pity, and represents Mary sorrowfully contemplating the dead body of her son which she holds on her lap. The 2014 issue of "Masterpieces of Art - Premium Edition", this coin is expected to sell out in no time, due to extremely limited mintage ( 999 pieces worldwide ) and the huge request by worldwide collectors. Silver, translucent reflection gold removable bar, 26 original Swarovski crystals, micro grade minting, a polyresin pieta sculpture, a booklet, all inside a luxury case, make this coin a very exclusive numismatic masterpiece. This coin depicts the "The Pietà" housed in Saint Peter Balisica, sculpture by Michelangelo Buonarroti when he was in his early 20s! The reverse depicts Queen Elizabeth II profile.

The Pietà (1498–1499) is a masterpiece of Renaissance sculpture by Michelangelo Buonarroti, housed in St. Peter's Basilica, in Vatican City. Ist´ the first of a number of works of the same theme by the artist. The statue was commissioned for the French cardinal Jean de Billheres, who was a representative in Rome. The sculpture, in Carrara marble, was made for the cardinal's funeral monument, but was moved to its current location, the first chapel on the right as one enters the basilica, in the 18th century. It is the world´s only piece Michelangelo ever signed. This famous work of art depicts the body of Jesus on the lap of his mother Maria after the Crucifixion. The theme is of Northern origin, popular by that time in France but not yet in Italy. Michelangelo's interpretation of the Pietà is unique to the precedents. It is an important work as it balances the Renaissance ideals of classical beauty with naturalism.

This 20 Dollars Cook Islands silver coin Premium Edition 2014 "PIETA" is supplied with a floating box, numbered certificate of authenticity and an exclusive original "Masterpieces of Art" box.