Piracy has shaped maritime history for centuries, with early records dating back to Ancient Greece and mentions in Homers works describing coastal raids. The “Golden Age of Piracy” (1650-1730) remains the most infamous period, with legendary figures like Blackbeard, Anne Bonny, and Bartholomew Roberts striking fear along major trade routes in the Caribbean, Atlantic, and Indian Ocean. You can now own a unique tribute to this era with the 2025 2 oz Antique Niue Silver Black Diamond Coin, available online at BGASC.

Highlights:

• Coins arrive encapsulated in a black presentation box with a Certificate of Authenticity!
• Antique specimen!
• Selective colorization and 24-karat gold layering!
• High-relief visuals!
• Limited mintage of only 500 coins!
• Contains 2 Troy oz of .999 pure silver.
• Issued a face value of $5 (NZD) by Niue.
• Public Seal of Niue on the obverse.
• Skeletal pirate clutching a glass bottle with a ship on the reverse.

Each 2025 2 oz Antique Niue Silver Black Diamond Coin is individually packaged in a protective capsule and presented in a black display box. The coin also includes a Certificate of Authenticity and features an antique finish, along with selective applications of 24-karat gold and colorization on the reverse.

Obverse

The obverse of the 2025 2 oz Antique Silver Black Diamond Coin showcases the Public Seal of Niue, which appears within an intricate pirate-themed border. The seal features native Niuean flora, surrounded by 14 seashells, and is topped with a sovereign crown, symbolizing the island’s ties to the Commonwealth.

Reverse

On the reverse of the 2025 Antique Niue Silver Black Diamond Coin, a skeletal pirate is depicted clutching a glass bottle that contains the haunting image of a black sailing ship. Surrounding him is a collection of classic pirate symbols, including a parrot with an eye patch perched on a wooden chest, a map resting beneath its talons, and a floor littered with scattered coins and doubloons.

History

Pirates came from a variety of backgrounds, including former sailors, displaced naval veterans, and those fleeing merchant service or colonial rule. While often seen as outlaws, many pirate crews had surprisingly structured systems, electing captains, enforcing rules, and even offering compensation for injuriesstandards that predated similar protections in formal naval forces.

Ordering

BGASC customer service is available to assist with silver purchases at 888-992-4272. You can also reach us online via web chat and email.