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5 Dollars - Elizabeth II Apollo and Marsyas
2016 year| Silver (.999) | 20 g | - |
| Issuer | Solomon Islands |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2016 |
| Value | 5 Dollars 5 SBD = USD 0.60 |
| Currency | Dollar (1977-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 20 g |
| Size | 37 × 27 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#231430 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
.999 Ag
APOLLO & MARSYAS
Designer: Sanzio Raphael
Comment
Interesting fact
The Apollo and Marsyas coin, minted in 2016, is a unique piece as it features a design that showcases a mythological scene from ancient Greece. The coin's reverse side depicts Apollo, the Greek god of the sun, music, poetry, and prophecy, playing his lyre while Marsyas, a satyr, looks on. The design is inspired by a famous marble sculpture from the 2nd century AD, which is now housed in the Vatican Museums. The coin's obverse side bears the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II. This coin is not only a beautiful representation of art and mythology but also a symbol of the rich cultural heritage of the Solomon Islands.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Apollo and Marsyas) 2016 coin.
