DOLPHIN AND TUNA CYZICUS Ancient Greece Gold Coin 5$ Cook Islands 2022

The reverse of the coin shows the symbol chosen by the ancient city of Cyzicus for its coinage. Cyzicus was one of the great trade cities of the ancient world. It was located on the Sea of Marmara and ruled by the Persian Empire until its capture by Alexander the Great in 334 BC. Tuna fishing was a cornerstone of the economy of Cyzicus, so much so that the animal became the defining feature of the coinage from the city. The two dolphins encircling Cyzicus' tuna symbolize Poseidon, the god of the sea. The obverse of the coin depicts the effigy of Her majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the inscriptions: "ELIZABETH II" – the name oft he Queen, "5 DOLLARS" – the face value, "COOK ISLANDS" – the country of issue and "2022" – the year of issue.