© Antykwariat Numizmatyczny - Michał Niemczyk
© Antykwariat Numizmatyczny - Michał Niemczyk
2 Pounds - Elizabeth II The Apples of the Hesperides; Silver Proof
2000 year| Silver (.9999) (with selective gold plating) | 12 g | 28.4 mm |
| Issuer | Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2000 |
| Value | 2 Pounds 2 GIP = USD 2.62 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.9999) (with selective gold plating) |
| Weight | 12 g |
| Diameter | 28.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#374469 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Apples of the Hesperides
Script: Latin
Lettering:
THE LABOURS OF HERCULES
THE
APPLES
OF THE
HESPERIDES
2
· POUNDS ·
Comment
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that it features a unique design, showcasing the Apples of the Hesperides, a mythological motif that represents the golden apples that were guarded by the Hesperides, nymphs of the golden light, in Greek mythology. The use of selective gold plating on the coin adds an extra layer of elegance and sophistication to the design, making it a truly distinctive piece.
