Intaglio Mint The Kraken High Relief 1 oz Silver Medal GEM BU

Why order this Intaglio Mint 1 oz Silver The Kraken High Relief Medal?

Seafarers and fans of myths are sure to love this 1 oz Silver Kraken round from Intaglio Mint. Tales of the Kraken date back to the twelfth century and the writings of King Sverre of Norway. The Vikings were a seafaring people, and tales of the mythical beast, which some today think was actually a giant squid. Tales of the creature continue to circulate today, and the mysteries of the sea make it possible that nobody will ever know for sure whether the creature is mythical, a squid, or something else entirely.

• This non-denominated medal was struck from 1 oz of .999 fine silver.
• This medal is a product of Intaglio Mint.
• The obverse of this round was struck in high relief.
• This release is part of the Crypto-zoology collection.
• The round features the Kraken, a mythical sea monster that was thought capable of devouring full ships.
• This round will arrive in GEM Brilliant Uncirculated condition.

Haunting Kraken Design

Obverse: The obverse shows the Kraken emerging from the sea and wrapping its tentacles around a merchant ship, preparing to bring it down to the depths of the sea. To the left, a small raft of seamen attempt to escape. "THE KRAKEN" is inscribed along the rim at the top. This face of the round was struck in high relief.

Reverse: The logo of the Intaglio Mint is at the center of the reverse. A rim frame bears inscriptions of the rounds weight, "ONE TROY OUNCE," its purity, ".999 FINE SILVER," and its date, which appears twice in Roman numerals, "MMXX."

Add this 1 oz Silver Intaglio Mint The Kraken High Relief Medal to your collection today.