Niue – 2023 – 5 Dollars – Athos 2oz silver (Three Musketeers series)

Description

The Athos 2023 2 oz Silver Coin, part of the literary-themed series celebrating The Three Musketeers, captures the depth and complexity of one of Alexandre Dumas’s most iconic characters. Struck from 2 ounces of .999 pure silver in high relief with an antiqued finish, selective gold plating, and colouring, this limited mintage of only 250 pieces brings Athos’s dual nature vividly to life. Noble, reserved, and melancholic, Athos hides a tragic past as the Count of La Fère, whose discovery of his wife Milady de Winter’s crimes shattered his trust and left him a solitary, wine-loving figure. The reverse immerses us in a bustling tavern, where Athos defiantly confronts Parisian law enforcement and younger musketeers—pistol in one hand, beer mug in the other—while inviting collectors to find hidden mice scattered through the scene. The obverse presents the royal throne of France with Louis XIII’s crown and Richelieu’s solideo, symbols of the era’s political struggle, alongside a kneeling musketeer swearing loyalty, three pistols and three swords for the musketeers, and the Public Seal of Niue, completing a masterful blend of history, literature, and artistry.