Afternoon everyone….
A little while back there was a new series release from the Scottsdale Mint. It’s the Commanders series. They are exclusively sold through SD Bullion. The initial release was only the five ounce silver coin. Which there are only 4,999 minted. They sold out very quickly.
They have since released a one ounce version in both silver and gold. I’m not quite sure what those mintages are. But they were still available last time that I checked.
Anyhow…..
I’ve had this coin for some time now. Why I haven’t posted it yet I don’t know. But it’s a well struck coin, as is everything from the Scottsdale Mint. The first release is Napoleon.
Here is the write up per the Scottsdale Mint website:
Napoleon Bonaparte: The Commander's Series - A Triumph in Military Coinage
Amidst the chaos of history, one man emerges as the veritable titan of the battlefield. One name that struck terror into the hearts of his foes and kindled fervor in the souls of his men - Napoleon Bonaparte. His life was a never-ending march, a relentless battle, for he was the very embodiment of military might, an unyielding force that carved his path to glory through the annals of time. As cannons roared and empires quaked, he seized destiny itself by the throat, shaping the world as few mortals ever have dared.
"The battlefield is a scene of constant chaos. The winner will be the one who controls that chaos, both his own and the enemy's." - Napoleon Bonaparte
The Scottsdale Mint Commander's Series stands as a resolute tribute to the indomitable spirit of history's most exceptional military leaders—visionaries who forged legacies in the crucible of warfare, leading their troops to resounding victories that would echo through the ages. In a grand odyssey spanning an initial four-year period, this series unveils a magnificent trilogy of coins each year, unleashing an initial twelve extraordinary tributes to these legendary commanders, men who earned the respect of the nations and the fear of their enemies.
Each coin in this esteemed series undergoes an intricate open striking process, resulting in a one-of-a-kind ruptured edge that symbolizes the dramatic and tumultuous nature of the battles these leaders navigated. These masterpieces are struck onto colossal 65mm coin blanks, each boasting an impressive 5 troy ounces of .9999 fine silver. Such magnificence is unparalleled in the realm of bullion, setting these coins apart as rare and remarkable treasures that merge history, artistry, and investment into one extraordinary collection.
Now for the coin…..
