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China Terracotta Army Silver Four Coin Set

Product code: CHTA4S
£225.00

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The chance discovery of the Terracotta Army by farmers in 1974 stunned the world, and remains one of the most celebrated archaeological finds of all time. To celebrate this amazing encounter and as part of the Official Historical Legal Tender Coin Programme, the People�s Republic of China has produced a magnificent four-coin silver collection.

  • Add this collection to your numismatic portfolio and enjoy four beautiful silver coins

  • Be aware that only 110 sets are available from the Royal Mint

  • Be confident of your set�s rarity, as verified by your Certificate of Authenticity

  • Secure your part of history with this superb silver set.

As a gift�

Here is a thought-provoking gift for historians, coin collectors or just those who appreciate superb workmanship.

 



Product Information

Struck in .900 silver in 1984 to Proof condition, the coins were minted in 1984 and feature on their reverse an individual design of a warrior of the Terracotta Army.

The collection is housed in a black presentation case and is accompanied by a beautifully designed Certificate of Authenticity attesting to the issue limits of the coins.


The tomb of Emperor Qin, positioned on a mound near the ancient city of Xian in north-west China, had long been known about. But when farmers accidentally dug up the head of a warrior while building a well some 2km (1.2 miles) from the tomb site, they had stumbled on something that literally changed the view of history. More than 7,000 life-size warriors, built out of terracotta and originally brightly painted, had been buried in battle formation in three pits along with their horses, wooden chariots and weapons. Archaeologists believe they are the result of one of the earliest examples of mass production, with teams of labourers working on the separate parts of each warrior. In the last decade, finds in other parts of the tomb complex have since revealed that the First Emperor not only sought military protection in his afterlife - he wanted to recreate his entire realm." runat="server" />


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