The Spartans – muscle-bound, fearless warriors from ancient Greece – were renowned for their nearly invincible army and unrivalled fighting skills using long spears, swords and round shields crafted from bronze and wood have captured the imagination for centuries. The myths surrounding Sparta and its warrior society are as old as the city itself. Reputedly founded in the 9th century BC, it was co-ruled by two kings who arbitrated in times of war. Upon its victory over the rival city-state of Athens in the Peloponnesian War (431-404 BC), Sparta emerged as the most powerful state in Greece. The verso depicts “The Return of Helen on a Quadriga”. A scene from a well-known tale by the author Homer. Smartminting® (Ultra High Relief). 2023 Cook Islands Sparta 3oz Silver Gilded Proof Coin. ITEM SPECIFICS YEAR OF ISSUE: 2023 ISSUING COUNTRY: Cook Islands WEIGHT: 3 oz COMPOSITION. Sorry, our items are NOT available for pick-up. No additional information at this time. You might also like. 2022 Niue Lunar Year of the Tiger Colorized Proof 1 oz Silver Coin NGC PF 70 UCA. 2020 Tuvalu Homer Simpson. 5oz Silver Colorized Coin NGC MS 70. 2021 Tuvalu Gods of Olympus Hades 1oz Silver Coin NGC MS 70. 2019 Marvel Comics The Avengers #1 Foil 1oz Silver CGC 9.8 w/Tin.