Lust vs Chastity: Seven Sins & Virtues Series - 3oz .999 UHR Silver Coin - 7$ Niue 2026
This coin is a issue from the new Seven Sins & Virtues Series!
Two opposing ideals, united in one remarkable work of silver art. Lust VS Chastity presents the ultimate VS interpretation of the Seven Sins and Virtues series from NumisCollect®, bringing temptation and restraint together in a single sculptural composition. Struck in 3 oz of .999 fine silver, its impressive 65 mm format gives the elaborate artwork room to unfold. Ultra High Relief brings depth to the ornate baroque frame, while rich crimson and luminous ivory tones draw the eye between the two figures. Every detail invites closer inspection, from the flowing garments to the flower that unites both halves.
The antiqued finish accentuates the sculpted ornament, creating a beautiful contrast with the coloured scenes. Issued by Niue with a face value of 7 Dollars, this exceptional edition is limited to just 333 pieces worldwide. Each coin comes in a beautifully illustrated presentation box featuring both themes, completing a commanding centrepiece for your collection.
Coin description
The reverse brings Lust and Chastity together within an elaborate Ultra High Relief baroque frame. On the left, Lust wears crimson garments and holds a wineglass beneath a red moon, surrounded by serpents, jewellery and an ornate mask. On the right, Chastity appears in flowing white robes, holding a cross among lilies and doves beneath a pale moon. A central column of sculpted ornament divides the scenes, crowned by a winged cherub’s head. Smaller cherub heads decorate the sides, while a flower with red and ivory petals joins the compositions below. The antiqued silver scrollwork frames the rich contrasting colours.
The obverse features the Public Seal of Niue within a beaded circle, surrounded by richly detailed baroque foliage and curling scrollwork. At the top, a cherub combines a halo and horns with one batlike wing and one feathered wing, reflecting the theme of opposing qualities. The words “VICES”, “AND” and “VIRTUES” are integrated into the ornamental border. “NIUE ISLAND”, the year “2026”, the denomination of 7 Dollars and “3 OZ.999 FINE SILVER” identify the issue. The antiqued finish highlights the depth and detail of the surrounding decoration.
Background information
The seven deadly sins developed within Christian moral teaching as a way of describing destructive habits and human weaknesses. Pride, greed, lust, envy, gluttony, wrath and sloth were contrasted with virtues intended to guide conduct and encourage spiritual growth. Throughout medieval and Renaissance art and literature, sins and virtues were frequently personified as human figures. Their gestures, clothing and symbolic attributes made abstract ideas about temptation and moral choice immediately recognisable.
Lust and chastity are traditionally presented as opposing responses to desire. In Christian moral teaching, lust concerns sexual desire pursued without moral restraint, while chastity emphasises discipline and integrity in the expression of sexuality. Chastity encompasses fidelity within marriage as well as abstinence in other circumstances. Their opposition has inspired centuries of allegorical art exploring temptation, commitment and the choices that shape human conduct.
