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5 Dollars - Elizabeth II Scylla and Charybdis
2018 year| Silver (.999) | 62.2 g | 38.6 mm |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#144887 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Depicts Odysseus and his men in their ship rowing away from the six-headed monster, Scylla. Included are two special privy marks: Owl of Athena and the Silver tetradrachm coin.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
THE ADVENTURES OF ODYSSEUS
SCYLLA AND CHARYBDIS
Edge
Plain
Comment
10 coins setInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the Solomon Islands 5 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Scylla and Charybdis) 2018 silver coin is that it features a unique design that showcases the mythological creatures, Scylla and Charybdis, from ancient Greek mythology. Scylla is depicted as a sea monster on the obverse (front) side of the coin, while Charybdis is shown as a treacherous whirlpool on the reverse (back) side. This design was inspired by Homer's epic poem, "The Odyssey," in which the hero Odysseus must navigate between the two dangers on his journey home. The coin's design serves as a symbol of the challenges and risks that sailors and travelers have faced throughout history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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