2024 - Niue - 3oz. - Sun Dazhbog - Divine Faces (Antiqued - High Relief)

This is a 3 oz .999 fine silver collectible round issued by Niue Island in 2024, with a legal tender face value of Five Dollars. It features an exceptional high-relief strike with antique finish and selective gilding, showcasing the Slavic sun deity Dazhbog.
Obverse (Front)
Displays the Public Seal of Niue, topped with a crown and encircled with traditional designs.
Inscriptions include:
“NIUE ISLAND FIVE DOLLARS” (legal tender value)
“3 oz 2024 Ag999” (weight, year, and silver purity)
The seal itself contains a central tree with woven elements, along with the Niue motto “ATUA NIUE TUKULAGI” (“God, Niue Forever”).
Reverse (Back)
A stunning high-relief depiction of Dazhbog, a solar god from Slavic mythology often associated with prosperity, warmth, and the giving of life.
Dazhbog is shown as a powerful, bearded figure with flowing hair, holding:
A golden orb/staff inset with a gilded Slavic solar symbol.
A falcon or eagle perched on his arm, also enhanced with selective gold gilding.
The background incorporates intricate Slavic geometric motifs and celestial imagery, reinforcing his connection to the sun and the heavens.
The name “DAZHBOG” is inscribed clearly on the lower right side.
Specifications
Issuer: Niue Island
Year: 2024
Denomination: $5 NZD (legal tender, though primarily collectible)
Metal: .999 fine silver
Weight: 3 Troy ounces
Finish: Antique with selective gilding (24K gold highlights)
Diameter: (commonly around 55–60 mm for 3 oz rounds, though exact varies)
Mintage: Limited (often struck in very small numbers, typically 500–999 pieces worldwide, depending on the series).