5 Tala 500 pieces Certificate of Authenticity, Box

Shield of Achilles 2 oz Silver Coin Samoa 2026 | 5 Tala

Shield of Achilles 2 OZ 5 Tala Silver Coin Samoa 2026

Shield of Achilles is an extraordinary 2 oz fine silver collectible coin inspired by the legendary shield of the Greek hero described in Homer's Iliad. Struck in 999 fine silver and finished with full gold gilding, the coin features an intricate high-relief interpretation of the shield, including concentric rings and symbolic scenes representing human life, society and civilisation. Measuring an impressive 70 mm in diameter, the coin was issued by Samoa in 2026 with a strictly limited mintage of only 500 pieces. Each coin comes with a Certificate of Authenticity and an individual edition number.

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Metal: Silver
Year of issue: 2026
Denomination: 5 Tala
Certificate: Yes
Diameter: 70 mm
Mintage: 500 pieces
Country: Samoa
Accessories: Certificate of Authenticity, Box
Availability: December 15, 2026

€432.62

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Shield of Achilles 2 OZ 5 Tala Silver Coin Samoa 2026

Shield of Achilles is an extraordinary 2 oz fine silver collectible coin from Samoa 2026, inspired by one of the most famous artefacts of ancient Greek mythology and epic literature.

According to Homer's Iliad, the legendary shield of Achilles was forged by Hephaestus, the Greek god of fire and metalworking. Its magnificent design depicted a symbolic representation of the entire world, including scenes of everyday life, work, celebration, war and peace – reflecting the many aspects of human civilisation.

This coin recreates the legendary shield in remarkable detail, featuring an intricate high-relief design and an impressive 70 mm diameter. The concentric composition is enriched with numerous symbolic details, while the full gold gilding adds an exceptional finish to this unique collector's piece.

Struck from 2 oz of 999 fine silver, the coin carries a face value of 5 Tala and was issued by Samoa in 2026. With a strictly limited mintage of only 500 pieces, it is a highly desirable addition to collections dedicated to Greek mythology, ancient history, epic literature and fine silver coins.

Each coin is supplied with a Certificate of Authenticity confirming its individual edition number.

Read the story of Achilles, the Trojan War and his famous shield in our article Achilles and the Trojan War – Achilles’ Heel and the Iliad.