2009 $1 Famous Battles in History. Thermopylae 480BC. 1oz Silver Proof Coin. PMNEWRELEASES Since the discovery of Australia’s

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2009 $1 Famous Battles in History. Thermopylae 480BC. 1oz Silver Proof Coin. PMNEWRELEASES Since the discovery of Australia’sThe 2009 $1 Famous Battles in History: Thermopylae 480BC Silver Proof Coin is a remarkable tribute to one of the most legendary conflicts in ancient history. Struck by the Perth Mint, this 1oz silver coin honours the Battle of Thermopylae, where King Leonidas and his 300 Spartans made their heroic stand against the Persian Empire. The reverse of the coin features a meticulously detailed depiction of Spartan warriors in full battle gear, capturing the