2023 THE STANLEY, 1st Issue of “Most Haunted Places” Series; 2 Ounce Black Proof Silver Coin; $10 Cook Islands

Description

Metal                    Silver

Purity                   0.999 (99.9%)

Weight                 2 Troy oz (62,2 g)

Diameter              50 mm

Attributes             Black Proof, High Relief

Mintage                1909

Packaging             Display Case and CoA

This amazing-at-every-turn coin unveils the Stanley’s connection to King’s terrifying book “The Shining.” However, long before the book’s publication, strange and supposedly paranormal incidents were reported at the hotel, some specifically in room 217.

In 1909, when inventor Freelan Oscar Stanley first opened the opulent Stanley Hotel in Estes Valley, Colorado, visitors were enthralled by the palatial building and the surrounding rural landscape of the valley.

After years of success, by the 1970s the hotel had fallen into grave disrepair and was a mere shadow of its former self. A bizarre and fateful chain of events involving the now famous author Steven King saved the Stanley from the wrecking ball. In a lucid nightmare, while staying in room 217, he dreamt of a coiled fire hose coming to life chasing his screaming son through the halls of the hotel.