2016 Codex Gigas
The Devils Bible. A unique manuscript from medieval times. Issued by Equatorial Guinea.
The Codex Gigas (English: Giant Book) is the largest extant medieval manuscript in the world. It is also known as the Devil’s Bible because of a large illustration of the devil on the inside and the legend surrounding its creation. It is thought to have been created in the early 12th century in the Benedictine monastery of Podlažice in Bohemia (modern Czech Republic). It contains the Vulgate Bible as well as many historical documents all written in Latin. During the Thirty Years’ War in 1648, the entire collection was taken as war booty by the Swedish where it can be seen today.
Specifications:
Equatorial Guinea
1 Troy Oz
.999 Silver
Partially Colorized Proof
1000 Francs
38.61 mm
Mintage = 999
$99 – Coin comes encapsulated, in Box and with Certificate of Authenticity
