Grounded in an appreciation for history and mythology, the Legendary Warriors series from Pinehurst Coins highlights figures known for strength, strategy, and ambition. Each release in this 15-coin program is struck in 2 oz of .999 fine silver with a high-relief finish, honoring warriors remembered for their tactical achievements. The collection includes Achilles, Alexander the Great, Spartacus, Joan of Arc, Genghis Khan, Geronimo, Sitting Bull, Leonidas, Miyamoto Musashi, and Hannibal. Today, certified 2025 2 oz Antique Niue Silver Leonidas Coins are available at BullionMax.
Coin Highlights:
- Comes with a protective slab!
- Offered in the Legendary Warriors Series!
- Includes a Legendary Warriors label in the slab!
- Antique specimen with 24-karat gold applications!
- Limited mintage of only 500 coins!
- Contains 2 troy oz of .999 pure silver.
- The face value of $5 (NZD) is backed by the Niuean government.
- Graded Mint State 70 by the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation.
- On the obverse is the Public Seal of Niue.
- The reverse features Leonidas and his Spartan warriors.
Leonidas I served as the warrior-king of Sparta and is best known for his leadership at the Battle of Thermopylae in 480 BCE. There, he led a heavily outnumbered Greek force, including the famous 300 Spartans, against the invading Persian army of Xerxes I. Although the Greeks were eventually defeated after holding the narrow pass for three days, their stand gave the broader Greek alliance valuable time to prepare and ultimately turn back the Persian invasion.
All 2025 2 oz Antique Niue Silver Leonidas Coins offered here arrive in protective slabs with a special Legendary Warriors label. Coins graded MS70 by the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation display full, original mint luster and no visible imperfections under grading standards. The MS70 designation represents a perfect coin. These antique specimens feature selective 24-karat gold accents and a high-relief strike, adding depth and contrast to the detailed artwork.
On the obverse of the 2025 Antique Niue Silver Leonidas Coin, you will find the Public Seal of Niue positioned at the center of the design. It is surrounded by an arrangement of historic weapons that complements the theme of the series. Niue is a self-governing island nation in the South Pacific in free association with New Zealand. Its legal tender coins are well regarded in the commemorative market and carry official backing from the Niuean government.
The reverse of the 2025 2 oz Antique Silver Leonidas Coin showcases Leonidas standing alongside Spartan warriors. The scene reflects the discipline and resolve associated with Sparta’s military culture. Leonidas chose to stand and fight despite overwhelming odds, fulfilling a prophecy that Sparta would be saved through the loss of a king. His legacy continues to symbolize courage, sacrifice, and commitment in the face of adversity.
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