Cook Islands 5 $ Great Commanders Don Juan Lepanto Battle Ships silver coin 2010

Cook Islands 5 Dollars 2010 “Great Commanders – Don Juan de Austria” silver coin commemorates the legendary naval leader and the decisive 1571 Battle of Lepanto. This issue honors Don Juan de Austria (1547–1578), commander of the Holy League fleet, whose victory over the Ottoman navy marked a turning point in Mediterranean history.

The reverse presents a finely engraved panoramic scene of the Battle of Lepanto, filled with detailed sailing warships, masts, rigging, smoke clouds, and formations stretching across the horizon. In the foreground appears a colorized portrait of Don Juan de Austria in period attire with high collar and dark garment. The inscriptions read “DON JUAN DE AUSTRIA 1547–1578,” “1571 BATTLE OF LEPANTO,” and the year “2010.” The obverse features a right-facing portrait of Queen Elizabeth II with crown, surrounded by “ELIZABETH II COOK ISLANDS” and the denomination “5 DOLLARS.”

Struck in silver with proof-like brilliance, this historical commemorative combines maritime art and portraiture in high relief. A compelling addition for collectors of naval history, military themes, great commanders, and world silver coins.

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