Description LEDA AND SWAN Peter Paul Rubens A numismatic masterpiece, made of 3 oz of pure silver 999 with 16 authentic swarovski crystals inlaid in this 55 mm coin, issued by Cook Islands. Rubens was a flemish Baroque Painter, and a proponent of an extravagant Baroque style that emphasized movement, colour, and sensuality. The “Leda and the Swan”, a story from Greek mythology, was one of his masterpieces. This coin depicts the painting Leda and the Swan, a story from Greek mythology, one of Dutch painter Peter Paul Rubens’ masterworks. Rubens was a well known artist during the Baroque era. The reverse depicts Queen Elizabeth II profile. Country Cook Islands Year 2014 Face Value 20 Dollars Metal Silver Fineness (purity) .999 Weight (g) 93.3 (3 oz) Diameter (mm) 55 Quality Proof Mintage (pcs) 1.601 Certificate (COA) Yes Presentation case (box) Yes Weight range 3 oz Related
