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2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Hercules and the Mares of Diomedes
1999 year| Bimetallic: copper-nickel centre in nickel brass ring | 12 g | 28.4 mm |
| Issuer | Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1999 |
| Value | 2 Pounds 2 GIP = USD 2.62 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Bimetallic: copper-nickel centre in nickel brass ring |
| Weight | 12 g |
| Diameter | 28.4 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#35243 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 73% |
Reverse
Hercules and the Mares of Diomedes
Script: Latin
Lettering:
·THE LABOURS OF HERCULES·
THE MARES OF DIOMEDES
AA PM
2 POUNDS
Interesting fact
The design of the coin features a unique combination of mythology and history, depicting Hercules, a legendary hero from Greek mythology, and the Mares of Diomedes, a legendary creature from Greek mythology, on one side, and Queen Elizabeth II on the other. This blend of mythology and real-world history makes the coin a fascinating collector's item for those interested in both history and mythology.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 PM | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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