5 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Laestrygonians) 2018 front 5 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Laestrygonians) 2018 back
5 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Laestrygonians) 2018 photo
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5 Dollars - Elizabeth II Laestrygonians

2018 year
Silver (.999) 62.2 g 38.6 mm
Description
Issuer
Solomon Islands
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2018
Value
5 Dollars 5 SBD = USD 0.60
Currency
Dollar (1977-date)
Composition
Silver (.999)
Weight
62.2 g
Diameter
38.6 mm
Thickness
6.4 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#144883
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Depicts the ships of Odysseus' crew sailing while the Laestrygonians attack the ship with rocks and boulders. Included are two special privy marks: Owl of Athena and the Silver tetradrachm coin.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
THE ADVENTURES OF ODYSSEUS
LAESTRYGONIANS

Edge

Plain

Comment

10 coins set

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 5 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Laestrygonians) 2018 from Solomon Islands is that it features a unique design that showcases the mythical creatures known as the Laestrygonians, which are said to have lived in the ancient city of Lamos on the island of Solomon. The coin's design depicts the Laestrygonians as half-human, half-fish creatures, and it is said to be the first coin ever minted to feature these mysterious beings.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2018  1000 - - - - - -

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