2023 2 oz Most Haunted Places - The Stanley Ultra-High Relief Proof Silver Coin
Collectors can find several silver coins in the market in varied sizes and finishes. But the CIT collections are among the top options when it comes to stunning designs.
Today, SD Bullion brings you the 2023 2 oz Most Haunted Places - The Stanley Silver Proof Coin, a captivating piece that pays homage to one of the most iconic and spooky locations in the United States - The Stanley Hotel.
This silver proof coin not only boasts exceptional craftsmanship and beauty but also carries an intriguing story that will capture the imagination of collectors and history buffs alike.
Coin Highlights
- Contains 2 oz of .999 fine silver;
- Ultra High Relief and Black Proof finish;
- Holds a 10-dollar face value, backed by the Cook Islands;
- Produced by the CIT;
- Limited mintage of 1909 pieces;
- The obverse displays the Stanley Hotel frontage;
- The reverse showcases several pictures on a wall, including Queen Elizabeth II’s.
The Design
The obverse showcases a frontal view of the Stanley Hotel. Its founder, Freelan Oscar Stanley, stands on the bottom stairs, and two girls are on top, at the front door. These girls are the famous twins, disturbing characters of Stephen King’s “The Shining.”
The inscription on this side refers to the year of mintage “2023”, the coin’s name: “THE STANLEY,” and the series “MOST HAUNTED PLACES.”
The Stanley hotel served as an inspiration for the Overlook Hotel in Stephen King's 1977 bestseller, The Shining. The author reports he was staying in the hotel in 1974, precisely in room 217, when he had lively nightmares, and supernatural horror experiences, which inspired him to write the book.
The reverse showcases a wall of pictures. The central image is a cameo depicting Mr. Stanley’s bust; on its right is Queen Elizabeth II’s portrait.
The coin’s face value of “10 DOLLARS” arches over the pictures, while the inscriptions “ELIZABETH II” and “COOK ISLANDS” are on the bottom.
The black proof finish applied to the surfaces darkens the images, emphasizing the idea of obscurity, darkness, and mystery.
The exclusive CIT’s Smartminting® Technology imprinted the design in ultra-high relief, making details higher than the coin’s rim. Mr. Stanley’s engraving on the obverse, for example. His form in relief is easily seen and perceptible to the touch.
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