Saint Gonzaga Collectors Silver Coin With Zane Wylie Carved Skull Launched
Aug 14, 2022
St. Augustine,United States - August 14, 2022 /PressCable/ —
In 2017, the Republic of Cameroon created a new series of silver coins, celebrating the art motif of skeletons and skulls in various cultures. A recently launched addition to this collection features a carved skull honoring St. Aloysius Gonzaga, created by renowned skull carving artist Zane Wylie.
More information about Cameroon’s collectible skull coins, St. Gonzaga, and Zane Wylie, can be found at https://realhumanskull.com/gonzaga-coin
The new coin is based on an older work by Zane Wylie, which currently sits in a private collection after being sold for upwards of $8,500. While the silver coin has an image of the skull embossed, the original art was carved directly into a real human skull and includes fragments of holy relics.
The coins themselves do not contain fragments of the holy relics, though they are represented in the artwork. The original human skull contains fragments of bone from St. Gonzaga, as well as two ancient crosses.
Minted in Poland, the new coin is 99.9% pure silver, and is legal currency in Cameroon, with a face value of 1000 Francs CFA. However, because of the collectible nature of the coin, it is currently listed at around $350 USD. While the entire collection of skull-based coins has become highly collectible, the St. Gonzaga coin has seen its value increase faster than any other silver coin issued in the series.
The increasing value of the new coin could be due to the popularity of St. Gonzaga, who abandoned the career and comfortable life afforded by his wealthy upbringing to care for those dying of the plague. It may also be due to the skill of the original carver, Zane Wylie, who has recently shot to fame with a wide variety of carved human skulls, which include holy talismans, movie props, and highly prized collector’s items.
While the original carved human skull has no copies and took over 100 hours to complete, the new coin is a limited edition item, with 666 of the 1 oz, 38 mm coins minted in total. Each coin includes a wooden box with a themed cover and a certificate of authenticity.
St. Gonzaga collectible silver coins from Cameroon are officially sold out at the Mint, but may still be available from various collectors, boutiques, or dealers in numismatics.
More details about St. Aloysius Gonzaga, the skull carved to honor him, and the new silver coin, can be found at https://realhumanskull.com/gonzaga-coin
Contact Info:
Name: Zane Wylie
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Organization: Zane Wylie Skulls
Address: 52 Tuscan Way, STE 202 Box 274, St. Augustine, Florida 32092, United States
Website: https://www.realhumanskull.com/
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