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 is a powerful historical commemorative dedicated to the hero of the 1571 Battle of Lepanto. Don Juan de Austria (1547–1578), half-brother of King Philip II of Spain, commanded the Holy League fleet in one of the largest naval clashes of the 16th century, securing a decisive victory that reshaped Mediterranean power.

The reverse features an intricate high-relief panorama of the Battle of Lepanto, filled with detailed galleys, masts, sails, rigging, cannon smoke, and tightly packed naval formations stretching across the horizon. In the foreground appears a color portrait of Don Juan de Austria in Renaissance attire with high ruffled collar and dark red garment. The inscriptions read “DON JUAN DE AUSTRIA 1547–1578,” “1571 ★ BATTLE OF LEPANTO,” and the year “2010.” The obverse presents 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 brilliant proof-like finish, this coin combines historical artistry and maritime drama. An outstanding piece for collectors of naval battles, military history, great commanders, and world silver issues.

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