Fine Details, How? Cook Island Arethusa 2023 $5

I purchased this last week and after looking at it for some time, I have to say it’s a small work of art. At least I think it is! Was this made with a die or was it lazer etched? Thoughts!

 

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No doubt super fine details with the strike of this coin. Thanks for posting.

 

my pleasure!

 

I was expecting to find a problem coin (fine/details). Rather, I find a most beautiful and (nearly?) perfect specimen. Lovely indeed......

 

tk you. I hope others have a chance at getting one of these as well.

 

Really pretty. Why US can’t make something that nice

 

To me the detail of the jewelry in the hair, earring, and necklace is just fantastic. @Mainebill is correct, why can't we?

 

you know, great minds think alike!

 

The coin is a favorite! I was thinking about getting another one before they disappear.

 

I prefer the original coin from the 4th century BC:

 

Thats a beauty! It’s nice to learn there is history behind the image and coin! How many coins like yours are in existence today? I read there are 1500 of these produced? Far more than your example!

 

green18, (nearly?) ? Now I’m curious! Lol

 

Nothing is truely perfect.

 

lol.. that’s a fact!

 

Honestly I’d love both. Especially the ancient