2019 Batavia Shipwreck Triangular 1oz Silver
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This is the first coin of a four coin series.
The coin's reverse conveys two scenes to communicate the journey of the Batavia. With the image of the ship viewed upright, the Batavia is shown setting sail in its full glory. Flipping the coin to view the text of ‘1629’ and ‘Batavia’ upright depicts the ship in its final state capsized shortly after wrecking in 1629.
The border encompassing the main design also incorporates unique design elements from the Batavia. The obverse depicts the fighting between the survivors as a result of the mutiny and the Batavia before its ultimate demise.
The coin's reverse conveys two scenes to communicate the journey of the Batavia. With the image of the ship viewed upright, the Batavia is shown setting sail in its full glory. Flipping the coin to view the text of ‘1629’ and ‘Batavia’ upright depicts the ship in its final state capsized shortly after wrecking in 1629.
The border encompassing the main design also incorporates unique design elements from the Batavia. The obverse depicts the fighting between the survivors as a result of the mutiny and the Batavia before its ultimate demise.