APHRODITE AND ADONIS Myth 2 Oz Silver Coin 2000 Francs Cameroon 2023

The reverse of the coin depicts the story of Aphrodite and Adonis, from the Metamorphoses by Ovid. The passion of the forest-raised Adonis was hunting and despite Venus' constant warnings, he did not give it up. It is said that the goddess tried in every way to dissuade her lover, to save him from danger, to protect him from the attack of beasts. But his love wasn't enough, as prophesied by the goddess, Adonis died hunting. On the reverse, the inscription: "2023" – the year of issue. On the obverse, the inscriptions: "REPUBLIQUE DU CAMEROUN" - the country of issue, "2000 FRANCS CFA" - the face value and "2 oz 9999 ARGENT PUR" – the weight and the fineness of the Silver.