1 oz Gold - 7 Wonders of the Ancient World (Colossus of Rhodes)

The 7 Wonders of the Ancient World are among the most famous landmarks in human history. The APMEXclusive series will highlight each Wonder with a limited mintage release of Gold and Silver rounds, each displaying a landmark, effigy, and denomination.

The Colossus of Rhodes was a massive 33-Meter statue of the sun god Helios. It was erected on the Greek island of Rhodes shortly after their victory in the Siege of Rhodes, where they successfully defended the island from the Macedonian leader Demetrius Poliorecetes. King Ptolemy I of Egypt, a close ally of the city, assisted greatly in the victory. His effigy is displayed on the reverse along with a denomination accurate to the era. Round Highlights Contains 1 oz of .999 fine Gold APMEXclusive® series Limited mintage of 77 Rounds Rounds come in special gift tin with numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Edge mark displays weight and purity, unique to a bullion round. Obverse: Features the Colossus of Rhodes towering over the famed trade city. Reverse: Displays an effigy of Ptolemy I, a close ally to the city who helped in the defeat of Macedonian leader Demetrius Poliocetes in the Siege of Rhodes. The round carries a denomination of 100 DRACHMA. Start your collection of the 7 Wonders series with this Colossus of Rhodes round today! Protect your round by adding these white cotton gloves to your cart. 7 Wonders of the Ancient World APMEX is proud to present the 7 Wonders of the Ancient World series. This exciting series will include seven releases featuring limited mintages of 7,777 Silver and 77 Gold, respectively. Each release of Silver and Gold rounds will feature a beautiful design of a mystical wonder of the ancient world and an effigy of a historical figure relevant to the subject, along with a denomination applicable to the period.