$5 Palau 2009 Temple of Artemis Sterling Silver Coin - Wonder of the Ancient World

Marvel at a piece of ancient history with this $5 Temple of Artemis sterling silver coin. Weighing just under an ounce of sterling silver and issued by Palau in 2009, the coin presents an exceptional view of one of the great wonders of the ancient world set against a full-colour sunset.

The Temple of Artemis was double the size of other Greek temples including the Parthenon, and stood out as an architectural marvel for nearly six centuries. While only ruins remain of the great temple today, the Temple of Artemis it was once the preeminent structure in the important ancient city of Ephesus, now in modern-day Turkey. The temple's different construction phases stretched across several centuries, starting in the eighth century BCE to around 350 BCE. The last reconstruction of the temple remained one of the great wonders of the ancient world for more than 600 years, until it was destroyed by the Goths during a raid in 268 CE.  

• Mintage: 2,500
• Weight: just under 1 oz sterling silver
   
Includes:
• $5 2009 Temple of Artemis Coin

Warranty Information:
This product comes with a 30-day warranty through TSC.