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

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#144879
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Depicts Odysseus standing over Polyphemus preparing to strike Polyphemus with a wooden stake. Included are two special privy marks: Owl of Athena and the Silver tetradrachm coin.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
THE ADVENTURES OF ODYSSEUS
POLYPHEMUS

Edge

Plain

Comment

10 coins set

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 5 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Polyphemus) 2018 from Solomon Islands is that it features a unique design depicting the mythical creature, Polyphemus, a cyclops from Greek mythology, on the reverse side. The coin's design is inspired by the famous painting "The Blinding of Polyphemus" by the French artist, Nicolas Poussin. This coin is a rare and collectible item, with a limited mintage of only 5,000 pieces, making it a valuable addition to any coin collection.

Price

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

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