2000 Girdle Of Hippolyte Two Pound Circulated Labours Of Hercules Gibraltar Coin

Gibraltar 2000 base metal Labours of Hercules Two Pound coin with a design inspired by the Girdle of Hippolyte.

Hercules was sent to retrieve the girdle of Hippolyta, Queen of the Amazons, as his ninth labour. Hippolyta was willing to hand it over peacefully, but Hera stirred the Amazons into battle. Hercules slew Hippolyta in the ensuing conflict before returning the girdle to Eurystheus.

• The reverse of these £2 coins features a 'PM' mintmark for Pobjoy Mint and 'AA' die letters
• The obverse displays Ian Rank-Broadley's fourth coin portrait of Queen Elizabeth II
• These commemorative bi-metallic coins may show some signs of wear and handling