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2019 $5 1626 A New Map Of The World Silver Proof Domed Coin

2019 $5 1626 A New Map Of The World Silver Proof Domed Coin

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The Royal Australian Mint has released the second coin in the New Map of the World series the 1626 map by famous English cartographer John Speed.

This 2019 $5 pure silver 1oz proof domed coin features the 1626 Western Hemisphere map with astronomical drawings diagrams and mythical figures.

The stunning design of this coin is based on a 1626 map by the famous cartographer John Speed. It shows the Western Hemisphere as it was depicted on Speed's opulently-decorated map, produced during the great Age of Discovery.

A New and Accurate Map of the World was originally published in 1626 in an atlas called Prospect of the Most Famous Parts of the World. The highly decorated map was often removed from the Atlas to be displayed as a piece of art.

The map includes astronomical drawings, mythical figures, and portraits of famous navigators Drake, Magellan, Cavendish and Van Der Noort.

The Western Hemisphere of the map, which is featured on the exquisite domed silver coin, includes a mention of explorer Christopher Columbus and his 1492 discovery of America.
Interestingly, California is depicted as an Island; a concept that dated from the 1500's.

An original print of the map and one of the very first English published world maps is held in the collection of the National Library of Australia and can be viewed on their Website

  • Domed Shape
  • 1oz Pure Silver 
  • Encapsulated & Cased
  • Mintage 5000
  • Proof (FDC)

Please note :

  • This item is second hand and may have nicks, marks and scuffs to the outer and/or inner box or capsule.
  • We strive to ensure that all items listed for sale are to a high standard, but please be aware that some of the older boxes issued by the Mints have not stood the test of time.
  • While there may be some scuffing to the original packaging, the coin itself is in excellent condition with the pricing reflecting the condition of the product.
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