? This Poseidon coin was released in 2014 as part of the Perth Mint's 'Gods of Olympus' series. The three coin series was struck in high relief with an antiqued finish. The reverse of this particular coin features Poseidon wielding his trident while riding the waves on his Chariot with the inscription 'POSEIDON.' The obverse houses the Ian Rank-Broadly portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II with the legend 'QUEEN ELIZABETH II - 2OZ 999 SILVER - 2014 TUVALU - 2 DOLLARS.' After the Gods of Olympus ...
? The Type II Shield sovereign features the Imperial shield design on the reverse paired with William Wyon's portrait of Queen Victoria on the obverse. It differs from the Type I Shield sovereign by the designer's initials, WW appearing raised within the truncation beneath the bust. It differs from the Type III Shield sovereign by having a larger bust. A key identification point is illustrated below. The mint of this issue can be identified by a mintmark beneath the shield ...
? The Chinese Zodiac is an astrological system that rotates through a twleve year lunar cycle. Each of these years is associated with an animal arranged in order from the rat through to the pig. An ancient folk story states that the order was established by a race between the animals that was orchestrated by the Jade Emperor of China. It is believed that each of these animals is associated with a set of characteristics that may serve as an astrological guide to understand the events that occur in ...
? The Wandering Albatross piece was released in 2014 as part of the Perth mint's Australian Antarctic Territories series. The series celebrates the interesting wildlife and natural wonders that can be found in the Australian Antarctic Territory. The reverse of this particular coin depicts the Wandering Albatross with the legend 'Australian Antarctic Territory - 1 OZ 99.9 SILVER - 2014: WANDERING ALBATROSS.' The obverse features the Ian Rank-Broadley portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II with ...
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