Cook Islands 20 dollars Sandro Botticelli Birth of Venus PR68 PCGS Ag coin 2008

The Cook Islands 20 Dollars 2008 silver coin from the famous “Masterpieces of Art” series is dedicated to Sandro Botticelli’s legendary Renaissance painting The Birth of Venus. Graded PCGS PR68DCAM, this certified Proof issue beautifully combines classical mythology and modern minting excellence.

The reverse features a detailed colored reproduction of Venus standing nude on a large scallop shell floating on the sea. To the left, Zephyrus embraces Aura as they blow wind toward the goddess, their blue drapery flowing dynamically. On the right, a maiden steps forward holding a richly decorated floral cloak. The background shows calm waters, gentle waves, birds in flight, distant shoreline, and trees. The artwork is framed by rectangular gemstone-like elements, classical architectural columns, organ-pipe motifs, and a painter’s palette beneath the inscription “MASTERPIECES OF ART.” Below appear the date “2008” and the name “SANDRO BOTTICELLI.”

The obverse displays the right-facing portrait of Queen Elizabeth II with crown and earrings, surrounded by the inscriptions “ELIZABETH II,” “COOK ISLANDS,” and “20 DOLLARS.”

Struck in fine silver with a deep cameo Proof finish and certified by PCGS, this coin is an elegant and investment-worthy addition for collectors of art and world numismatics.

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