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Imagine this. Mysterio has taken control of the U.S. Mint in Philadelphia. What’s worse, Mary Jane Watson is trapped inside with him! Just when all hope is lost, Spider-Man appears to apprehend Mysterio, saving the Mint, and more importantly, Mary Jane. This is the type of scenario that has kept Spider-Man fans enthralled for half a century. And to commemorate this milestone, the Niue Islands believed that Spider-Man deserved a coin. But you don’t have to travel halfway around the world to see the cool tribute they produced.
Bellevue Rare Coins has got their hands on an official Spider-Man coin. The coin was minted in 2013 and celebrates 50 years of Spider-Man. And what a 50 years it has been!
Created by the famous writer Stan Lee and artist Steve Ditko, Spider-Man is one of the most universally loved superheroes. Marvel Comics debuted his character in the comic book, Amazing Fantasy #15 in August 1962. Since then, Spider-Man has gone on to star in his own series, The Amazing Spider-Man, and in three feature films. Peter Parker, who is Spider-Man’s alter ego, went from a teenager to a grown man as the series progressed. Parker was, in fact, the first teen to ever appear in a comic as the hero. Now, in addition to the many comics and movies, Spider-Man has his very own coin. And you can see one in Bellevue!
Unlike the fairly common Canadian Superman coin, only 5,000 Spider-Man coins were minted. One ounce of silver, the bullion coin’s denomination is set at $2. The coins feature an accurately colored rendering of Spider-Man on the obverse. The reverse is not colored, and features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth.
Encased in a collectable Spider-Man box, the coin comes with an individual serial numbered certificate of authenticity, and a cool, 50th-anniversary Spider-Man coin trading card. And Bellevue Rare Coins has got the whole package. So if you’re a coin and comic lover, come in and check out this exceptionally rare coin.
Bellevue Rare Coins specializes in gold buying and dealing in rare coins. We are a family-owned business located in Bellevue and Lynnwood. We also buy and sell silver, diamonds, currency and jewelry. Visit us for a free evaluation.
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