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2023 Cameroon Great Commanders Leonidas I. 5oz Silver Colorized Antiqued Coin

$550.00

Item specifics
Year of Issue:2023
Issuing 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. 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.

  • First issue of “Great Commanders” series!

  • Antique Finish with partial gilding and color application!

  • Low Mintage of only 750 pieces!