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© PCGS
1 Dollar - Elizabeth II Battle of Cannae
2009 year| Silver (.999) | 31.135 g | 40.6 mm |
| Issuer | Tuvalu |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2009 |
| Value | 1 Dollar 1 AUD = USD 0.67 |
| Currency | Dollar (1976-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 31.135 g |
| Diameter | 40.6 mm |
| Thickness | 4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#70759 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
A scene from the battle
Script: Latin
Lettering:
THE BATTLE OF
CANNAE
216 BC
P
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The Battle of Cannae was a major battle of the Second Punic War, fought on August 2, 216 BC near the town of Cannae in the Apulia region of southeastern Italy. The Carthaginian army led by Hannibal Barca defeated a much larger army of the Roman Republic under the command of consuls Caius Terentius Varro and Lucius Æmilius Paullus. The battle is considered one of the most successful tactical maneuvers in military history, and in terms of casualties, the bloodiest battle on the Roman side (after that of Arausio). (Source : www.wikipedia.org)
Interesting fact
The 1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (Battle of Cannae) 2009 coin from Tuvalu is unique because it features a rare depiction of Queen Elizabeth II wearing a laurel wreath, symbolizing victory, on the obverse side of the coin. This design was specifically created to commemorate the 2,000th anniversary of the Battle of Cannae, a significant event in ancient Roman history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 P | 5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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