2008 Transnistria Big Cat Prehistoric Animal Cave Lion Leo Silver Coin Panthera

Description: I'm glad to see you on my auction! TRANSNISTRIA 1 Oz silver coin EURASIAN CAVE LIONPanthera Spelaea Spectacular Prehistoric Animal Silver coin! "Kolkotov Ravine Nature Reserve" coin seriesYear: 2008Denomination: 5 RoublesMetal: Silver 925Weight (fine metal content): 31.1 g, total weight: 33.85 gDiameter: 39 mmQuality: proof-likeWorld Mintage: ONLY 500Minted by the Moscow Mint. 3rd coin in Superb "Prehistoric animals of Kolkotov Ravine Nature Reserve" coin series! ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS SILVER COIN.This coin was not widely distributed outside the country, making it very difficult for collectors to obtain. Sold out at the Mint instantly.Extremely low mintage. Only 500 ever minted.Very Scarce and difficult to find. This coin is Brand New - comes with the original mint capsule, presentation box with Certificate of Authenticity. Panthera spelaea, also known as the cave lion or steppe lion, is an extinct Panthera species that most likely evolved in Europe after the third Cromerian interglacial stage, less than 600,000 years ago. Genetic analysis of ancient DNA has revealed that while closely related, it was a distinct species genetically isolated from the modern lion (Panthera leo) occurring in Africa and Asia, with the genetic divergence between the two species variously estimated between 1.9 million and 600,000 years ago. It is closely related and probably ancestral to the American lion (Panthera atrox). The species ranged from Western Europe to eastern Beringia in North America, and was a prominent member of the mammoth steppe fauna. It became extinct about 13,000 years ago. We are professional coin dealer and sell world coins over 20 years. Authenticity guaranteed.Bid with confidence! FREE US shipping via USPS Ground Advantage International shipping $24.99Shipping to Japan $27.99 Please ask questions before bidding / buying.!!! Take a look at my other lots maybe you will find something that interests you !!!Thanks for your attention.Good luck!

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