$550.00 USD
| Year of Issue: | 2023 |
| Country: | Cameroon |
| Weight: | 5 oz |
| Composition: | .999 Silver |
| Mintage: | 750 |
| Finish: | Antiqued, Colorized |
| Diameter: | 65mm |
| Denomination: | 5000 Francs |
| Packaging: | Display Box w/COA |
Leonidas means lion-like in Ancient Greek. A fitting name for the King if the Sparta as his lion-like courage made him one o the greatest commanders in history. In tribute to this great commander, the 5 oz silver coin in antique-finish was issued. The partial gilding and color application brings out the details of the finely minted coin.
King Leonidas I. He was the ruler of the Greek City-State of Sparta from 488 B.C to 480 B.C. Known for his high military intelligence, he led the Greek troops in the second Greco – Persian war.
He is mostly famous for his heroic sacrifice at the Battle of Thermopylae, where he repelled a big Persian force with only 300 Spartans and 700 Thespians alongside him.
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