SPARTA 1 Oz Gold Coin 250$ Cook Islands 2023
 
Gold and Silver Bullion Canada is very proud to present you another amazing release from CIT. This beautiful 1 Oz Gold coin is dedicated to the Spartans, fearless warriors from ancient Greece. The coin has an outstanding design with Smartminting Ultra High Relief, has Proof quality and comes in a case, along with the Certiticate of Authenticity. Limited mintage of 199 pieces!
 
The reverse of the coin depicts some Spartan warriors and the beautiful Helen. The warrior in the foreground wears the typical Spartan helmet and has a threatening facial expression. At the top of the reverse, the inscription: “SPARTA” – the name of the coin.
 
The obverse of the coin is inspired by “The return of Helen on a Quadriga”, a scene from a well-known tale by the author Homer and features the Queen of Sparta with a warrior on a quadriga pulled by four horses. At the top of the obverse, the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the inscriptions: “ELIZABETH II” – the name of the Queen, “250 DOLLARS” – the face value and “COOK ISLANDS” – the country of issue.
 
The Spartans – muscle-bound, fearless warriors from ancient Greece – were renowned for their nearly invincible army and unrivalled fighting skills using long spears, swords and round shields crafted from bronze and wood have captured the imagination for centuries. The myths surrounding Sparta and its warrior society are as old as the city itself. Reputedly founded in the 9th century BC, it was co-ruled by two kings who arbitrated in times of war. Upon its victory over the rival city-state of Athens in the Peloponnesian War (431-404 BC), Sparta emerged as the most powerful state in Greece. The verso depicts “The Return of Helen on a Quadriga”. A scene from a well-known tale by the author Homer.