COLOSSUS OF RHODES - 300 BC, 7 ANCIENT WONDERS, SILVER IN SOUTH AFRICA

Colossus Of Rhodes - 300 Bc, 7 Ancient Wonders, Silver Plated Clad Bar Edition Technical Specs Presentation Country:   Metal Purity:    Silver Plated Box:   Year of Issue:   Weight:   1 oz CoA:   Face Value:   Dimensions:   44x 28¿mm     Quality:       Mintage:     New bar with capsule The Colossus of Rhodes was a statue of the Greek titan-god of the sun Helios, erected in the city of Rhodes, on the Greek island of the same name, by Chares of Lindos in 280 BC. One of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, it was constructed to celebrate Rhodes' victory over the ruler of Cyprus, Antigonus I Monophthalmus, whose son unsuccessfully besieged Rhodes in 305 BC. Before its destruction in the earthquake of 226 BC, the Colossus of Rhodes stood over 30 metres (98 feet) high, making it one of the tallest statues of the ancient world. ____________________________________________________  Feel free to e-mail me with any questions.