© Antykwariat Numizmatyczny - Michał Niemczyk
© Antykwariat Numizmatyczny - Michał Niemczyk
2 Pounds - Elizabeth II The Cattle of Geryon; Silver Proof
2000 year| Silver (.925) (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 (.925) (with selective gold plating) |
| Weight | 12 g |
| Diameter | 28.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#374468 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Geryon's Cattle
Script: Latin
Lettering:
THE LABOURS OF HERCULES
THE
CATTLE OF
GERYON
2
· POUNDS ·
Comment
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the "Cattle of Geryon" silver proof coin is that it features a unique design that showcases a mythical creature, the Cattle of Geryon, which is a three-headed dragon-like creature from Greek mythology. The coin's design is based on a famous painting by the artist, Pablo Picasso, and it's a rare and unique representation of this mythical creature on a coin.
