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Hoplite shield gib1/3/2024 The warrior has been expertly designed to fit the round surface, the shield and the axe head following the curve perfectly. These are 3oz coins with a generous 55 mm diameter, offering plenty of canvas, but containing enough metal to allow good levels of high relief at the same time. There’s a good bit of melee combat in the background to give the figure some context, but the Viking appearing to leap from the coin is the dominating element. Like the Hoplite coin, the focus here is firmly on the warrior figure. Combining a fascinating history and potent imagery, there’s little as striking as a Viking warrior in battle, especially when wielding their weapon of choice, the axe. We’ve eagerly awaited a sequel and it’s now here in the form of a Viking Axeman.Ī popular subject for coins, indeed in popular culture as a whole over the last decade, the Vikings are a great choice. Our favourite Mint21 issue to date has been the stunning Spartan Hoplite design, the first in a new series simply called Legendary Warriors. 473 Boltface – Hoplite Arms High Pressure Cartridges.After a stellar 2019 with the debut of some very fine new coins, Mint 21 has continued the quality streak with some great new releases so far this year, and we’re also starting to see some follow-ups to some of last years issues. 540 Boltface – Hoplite Arms High Pressure Cartridges. 585 Boltface – Hoplite Arms High Pressure Cartridges. ![]()
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