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2 Pounds - Elizabeth II The Apples of the Hesperides
2000 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 | 2000 |
| 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#14628 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 72% |
Reverse
Apples of the Hesperides
Script: Latin
Lettering:
THE LABOURS OF HERCULES
THE
APPLES
OF THE
HESPERIDES
2
· POUNDS ·
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that it features a unique design that represents the Apples of the Hesperides, a mythological symbol of the Garden of the Hesperides, which was said to be located in the area now known as Gibraltar. The coin's design incorporates a stylized apple and a depiction of the Hesperides, adding a touch of mythology and history to the coin's aesthetic.
