12 APOSTLES: ST. MATTHIAS (ANTIQUE)
2oz 999 Fine Silver Coin – Republique Du Cameroon – 2,000 Francs CFA
 
This is the sixth coin from the 12 Apostles series, also includes:
2025 - St Peter 2oz
2025 - St Andrew 2oz
2025 - St Simon 2oz
2025 - St James 2oz
2025 - St Thomas 2oz
2025 - St Matthias 2oz
 
The St. Matthias Coin stands as the sixth release in the prestigious 12 Apostles Series, commemorating the only apostle chosen after Christ's ascension—a man called by divine will to restore the Twelve. Though often standing in the shadows of more renowned apostles, St. Matthias’s story is a beacon for all who serve with quiet faith and unwavering devotion.
This stunning coin captures the depth of St. Matthias's sacrifice, humility, and martyrdom, brought to life through masterful high-relief engraving and finished in either antique or luxurious gold gilded editions.
 
Reverse Design – The Martyrdom of St. Matthias
The reverse of the St. Matthias Coin depicts the powerful and somber moment of his martyrdom, historically believed to have been through stoning and beheading—symbolized dramatically on this piece.
 
Emerging from the scene, a figure of St. Matthias appears breaking through a field of jagged stones, gazing upwards with serenity and resolve, embodying his final witness of faith. Each detail—from his weathered face to the scattering stones—captures the gravity of his sacrifice.
 
Above him, engraved delicately, is "St. Matthias", marking his eternal place among the Apostles. The gold gilded edition illuminates this dramatic scene, highlighting the stones and his figure with radiant splendor, symbolizing how his faith triumphed over death.
 
Obverse Design – The Symbolic Guillotine Frame
The obverse introduces a guillotine-like frame, symbolizing martyrdom and sacrifice, representing the harsh yet sanctified fate that awaited many apostles, including Matthias.
Crafted with wood-textured motifs and structural bolts, it surrounds the essential inscriptions:
“RÉPUBLIQUE DU CAMEROUN” – Issuing Country
“2 oz Ag 999” – Weight and purity
“2000 FRANCS CFA” – Denomination
“2025” – Year of Issue
 
Why This Sixth Release is a Collectible Masterpiece
✅ Rare Depiction of St. Matthias: The only apostle chosen after Judas, embodying unique historical and spiritual significance.
✅ Dramatic High Relief: Captures the powerful moment of martyrdom with breathtaking depth and texture.
✅ Dual Finishes: Choose between a historic antique silver or a radiant gold gilded version—both crafted to perfection.
✅ Symbolism of Sacrifice and Divine Choice: The guillotine-like motif reflects the price of apostleship and Matthias’s ultimate devotion.
✅ Exclusive Mintage: Limited to only 199 pieces, this is a prized treasure for collectors and believers alike.
 
Own a Tribute to Quiet Faith and Unshaken Devotion
The St. Matthias Coin is more than just a piece of precious metal—it is a symbol of God's choice, human courage, and eternal faith. As the sixth coin in the growing 12 Apostles Series, it represents a vital chapter in Christian heritage and history.
With only 199 coins worldwide, this is your chance to secure a lasting tribute to the apostle who stepped into the breach when faith was tested and history was waiting to be written.

The Story of St. Matthias – The Apostle Chosen by God’s Hand
Among the apostles who walked in the footsteps of Jesus Christ, St. Matthias stands as a figure of both mystery and profound spiritual significance. Unlike the others, Matthias was not called during Jesus’s earthly ministry, but was instead chosen by the other apostles after the ascension of Christ, filling the void left by Judas Iscariot’s betrayal.
 
His story is one of faithfulness without recognition, devotion without title, and courage in the face of obscurity—a man whose quiet service earned him a place among the Twelve through divine election.
 
A Life of Devotion – Silent Witness to the Ministry of Christ
Although Matthias is rarely mentioned directly in the New Testament, his inclusion among the apostles implies that he was present during Jesus’s ministry, a witness to His miracles, teachings, death, and resurrection. His life before his appointment reflects the ideal of the hidden disciple—faithfully following Christ without seeking the spotlight.
 
Tradition holds that St. Matthias traveled far and wide to spread the Gospel, preaching to nations that had not yet heard of Christ. Some accounts say he ministered in Judea and Cappadocia, while others suggest he journeyed to the distant regions of Ethiopia or along the shores of the Caspian Sea, courageously bringing the=- message of salvation to unknown lands.
 
Martyrdom – The Ultimate Testimony of Faith
St. Matthias’s martyrdom stands as a final act of devotion, sealing his witness with his own blood. Though historical accounts vary, several traditions describe his brutal death by stoning, followed by beheading with an axe, a fate shared by many early apostles who stood firm in their testimony.
This violent end is beautifully but starkly captured on the reverse of the St. Matthias Coin—where he is depicted emerging from a rain of stones, his face turned heavenward in peace and surrender, as though embracing his fate with divine assurance.
 
The image of Matthias breaking through the stones speaks to his unshaken faith, even as the world condemned him. It is a haunting reminder that the path of truth is often paved with suffering, but crowned with eternal life.
 
The St. Matthias Coin is a symbol for all who serve quietly, for those whose faith may never be widely seen but is deeply known to God.
 
As the sixth release in the 12 Apostles Series, this coin is a rare tribute to an often-overlooked figure, offering collectors and believers a powerful reminder:
God sees faithfulness in secret.
Divine calling does not require fame.
True discipleship is proven in sacrifice.
 
With only 199 pieces worldwide, this is more than a coin—it is a testament to unseen faith, divine choice, and the ultimate reward for those who endure.