Cook Islands: Lost City - Pompeii coloured 3 oz Silver 2025 Proof
Cook Islands: Lost City - Pompeii colored 3 ounces of Silver 2025 Proof is an exceptional collector's coin that takes us back in time to the lost city of Pompeii, whose history was forever etched by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. The coin is crafted with the utmost precision, capturing both the drama and beauty of this ancient civilization.
The coin is struck from pure .9999 silver, weighs 3 troy ounces, has a diameter of 45 mm, and is produced in proof quality. The mintage is limited to only 499 pieces, making it an exclusive item for collectors. The product is legal tender on the Cook Islands.
Obverse features the effigy of King Charles III, along with the inscriptions "CHARLES III", "COOK ISLANDS", and the denomination. The designer of the obverse was Daniel Thorne.
Reverse showcases a colored vision of the lost city of Pompeii, immortalizing its ruins and the outlines of buildings that survived the volcanic eruption. In the background, the eruption of Mount Vesuvius is visible, and the details depict both human figures and everyday life before the catastrophe.







