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2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Hercules and the Stymphalian Birds
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#35242 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 73% |
Reverse
Hercules and the Stymphalian Birds
Script: Latin
Lettering:
·THE LABOURS OF HERCULES·
THE SYMPHALIAN BIRD
AA PM
2 POUNDS
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that showcases the mythological story of Hercules and the Stymphalian Birds. The coin's design depicts Hercules fighting the birds, which were said to be a group of man-eating birds that were terrorizing the city of Stymphalia in ancient Greece. The design is a nod to the rich cultural heritage of the region and adds to the coin's collectibility.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 PM | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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