Guan Yu’s Blade and Ghisi Shield Duo Set - 2 x 2 oz .999 High Relief Silver Coin 2025
 
Guan Yu’s Green Dragon Crescent Blade – A Weapon of Honor
Guan Yu (關羽), the legendary general of the late Eastern Han dynasty, remains one of the most iconic figures in Chinese history and culture. Renowned for his loyalty, valor, and righteousness, he was later deified as the God of War and Justice, honored in temples across East Asia. His weapon, the Green Dragon Crescent Blade (青龍偃月刀), became inseparable from his image, both in historical texts and folklore, standing as a symbol of strength, justice, and unwavering loyalty.
 
This 2 oz .999 fine silver piece by Spectres is a tribute to that storied weapon. Shaped to the profile of the Green Dragon Crescent Blade and measuring 180 x 30 mm, it features an antiqued finish with selective gold gilding applied to the blade’s mount, grip, and butt spike. Intricate detailing captures key symbolic elements: a coiled dragon etched onto both sides of the blade; swirling cloud motifs around the guard; and a textured grip wrapped in high-relief dragon scales.
 
Issued by Samoa in 2025, this legal tender collectible coin is strictly limited to 500 pieces worldwide. A custom packaging box and numbered certificate of authenticity is included.
 
Ghisi Shield – Renaissance Art, Minted in Pure Silver
Originally crafted in 1554 by Italian goldsmith and engraver Giorgio Ghisi, the Ghisi Shield is one of the most celebrated examples of Renaissance parade armor, designed not for war, but to impress. Ornate, symbolic, and astonishingly detailed, the shield features allegorical scenes of heroism, mythology, and imperial power, embodying the ideals of humanism and classical revival that defined its era.
 
Spectres pays tribute to this iconic artifact with a meticulously sculpted recreation of the original masterpiece. Struck in antique high relief from 2 oz of .999 fine silver, the coin is shaped with a convex/concave form to resemble the original shield’s curvature, bringing dimensionality and realism to every figure and flourish. At 70 mm in diameter, it offers a larger canvas than most 2 oz coins, maximizing the intricate detailing.
 
The design faithfully captures the central scene of battle, flanked by allegorical figures of victory, Roman warriors, personifications of virtues, and divine beings—each rendered in striking depth and antiqued finish. Every scroll, lion mask, and mythological creature from Ghisi’s legendary work has been brought to life in this tribute.