Tuvalu. 1 Dollar 2009 'Famous Battles in History - The Battle of Thermopylae 480 BC', 1 Oz (.999) Proof
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Tuvalu, 2009, 1 Dollar silver proof coin, 1 oz fine .999, commemorating The Battle of Thermopylae (480 BC) with a Perth Mint 'P' mark on the reverse and Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse; weight 31.1 g, diameter 40.6 mm, thickness 4 mm, mintage 5,000 (coin no. 2620), uncirculated/proof condition.
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Reverse Design
The coin’s reverse, which includes The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark, portrays a coloured image of Spartan warriors in classic phalanx formation. Struck elements of the design depict a Spartan warrior wearing a protective Corinthian helmet and metal cuirass, or breastplate, and a sword.
Obverse Design
Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II of England, in crowned profile facing right. This portrait, featuring Her Majesty wearing a tiara and pearl drop earrings, was executed by the sculptor Raphael Maklouf. The legend QUEEN ELIZABETH II, the date of issue and denomination also appear.
Country: Tuvalu
Year: 2009
Face Value: 1 Dollar
Metal: Silver
Fineness: 999/1000
Weight 1oz - 31.1 g
Size (mm): 40,6
Thickness: 4 mm
Mintage: 5.000 (here Coin Number 2620)
Quality: Proof
See pictures for a good impression.
Will be sent by registered mail.
Reverse Design
The coin’s reverse, which includes The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark, portrays a coloured image of Spartan warriors in classic phalanx formation. Struck elements of the design depict a Spartan warrior wearing a protective Corinthian helmet and metal cuirass, or breastplate, and a sword.
Obverse Design
Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II of England, in crowned profile facing right. This portrait, featuring Her Majesty wearing a tiara and pearl drop earrings, was executed by the sculptor Raphael Maklouf. The legend QUEEN ELIZABETH II, the date of issue and denomination also appear.
Country: Tuvalu
Year: 2009
Face Value: 1 Dollar
Metal: Silver
Fineness: 999/1000
Weight 1oz - 31.1 g
Size (mm): 40,6
Thickness: 4 mm
Mintage: 5.000 (here Coin Number 2620)
Quality: Proof
See pictures for a good impression.
Will be sent by registered mail.
Details
Era
After 2000
Country/province
Tuvalu
Year/period and variation
2009 'Famous Battles in History - The Battle of Thermopylae 480 BC', 1 Oz (.999) Proof
Denomination
1 Dollar
Precious metal
Silver
Condition
Uncirculated (not released for circulation)
Coin type
Modern world coins (non Euro coins post-1960)
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