| Coin | Silver Five Ounces 2024 Goddess Cybele |
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Saint Helena is a small island in the South Atlantic Ocean which is part of the British overseas territory of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha. The currency of the island is the Saint Helena pound, fixed at parity with the pound sterling. The island has authorised some private mints to issue coins under its jurisdiction, which come in a variety of sizes - including in the large silver five ounces (5 oz silver) format, usually denominated as £5.
The 2024 Goddess Cybele design is the third edition in a coin series telling the stories of the Goddesses of Ancient Greek and Norse mythology.
The mint says about it:
Following the earlier releases of the Hera and Eos coins, the series now continues with the Goddess Cybele, designed by Joel Iskowitz. The origins of Cybele’s mythology lie in Phrygia, part of modern day Turkey. Cybele was born as a result of a liaison between the Sky God and Earth Mother themselves and became known as the mother of all life and all other gods. |
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The obverse of the coin shows the bare (uncrowned) head of King Charles III facing left.
In tiny letters on the neck truncation, the artist's initials: GD (for Glyn Davies).
Around, the monarch's legend followed by the face value and date of issue: CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · ST. HELENA · 5 POUNDS · 2024 ·. Translated from Latin, the legend means: Charles the Third, by the Grace of God, King, Defender of the Faith, Saint Helena.
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The reverse design depicts Cybele riding a chariot drawn by three lions.
Around above left, the inscription CYBELE.
In the rim above right, the EIC mint mark of the East India Company - the letters are separated by arrows radiating from the centre around which they are situated.
Below left, the designer's initials JI, for Joel Iskowitz. |
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| Reverse Inscription |
CYBELE |
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| Edge | Milled | Edge Inscription | None |
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| Notes | Finish: bullion.
Packaging: in presentation box, with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
Mintage includes 500 bullion (Brilliant Uncirculated) coins and 500 proofs. |
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