With a serial number. The Battle of Salamis was a naval battle fought between an alliance of Greek city-states under Themistocles, and the Persian Empire under King Xerxes in 480 BC. It resulted in a decisive victory for the outnumbered Greeks. The battle was fought in the straits between the mainland and Salamis, an island in the Saronic Gulf near Athens, and marked the high point of the second Persian invasion of Greece. To block the Persian advance, a small force of Greeks blocked the pass of Thermopylae, while an Athenian-dominated Allied navy engaged the Persian fleet in the nearby straits of Artemisium. In the resulting Battle of Thermopylae, the rearguard of the Greek force was annihilated, whilst in the Battle of Artemisium the Greeks had heavy losses and retreated after the loss at Thermopylae. This allowed the Persians to conquer Phocis, Boeotia, Attica, and Euboea. The Allies prepared to defend the Isthmus of Corinth while the fleet was withdrawn to nearby Salamis Island. Although heavily outnumbered, the Greek Allies were persuaded by the Athenian general Themistocles to bring the Persian fleet to battle again, in the hope that a victory would prevent naval operations against the Peloponnese. The Persian king Xerxes was also eager for a decisive battle. As a result of subterfuge on the part of Themistocles, the Persian navy rowed into the Straits of Salamis and tried to block both entrances. In the cramped conditions of the Straits, the great Persian numbers were an active hindrance, as ships struggled to maneuver and became disorganized. Seizing the opportunity, the Greek fleet formed in line and scored a decisive victory. Xerxes retreated to Asia with much of his army, leaving Mardonius to complete the conquest of Greece. However, the following year, the remainder of the Persian army was decisively beaten at the Battle of Plataea and the Persian navy at the Battle of Mycale. The Persians made no further attempts to conquer the Greek mainland. These battles of Salamis and Plataea thus mark a turning point in the course of the Greco-Persian wars as a whole; from then onward, the Greek poleis would take the offensive. High international collectible demand. Appreciated in an investing in world collectible modern low mintage coins. Beautiful coin to your loved one for any occasions or a great business gift. The item “Niue $5 BATTLE of SALAMIS SEA BATTLES Silver Coin 2019 Ultra High Relief 2 oz” is in sale since Tuesday, April 14, 2020. This item is in the category “Coins & Paper Money\Coins\ World\Australia & Oceania\Other Oceania Coins”. The seller is “firstcoincompany” and is located in Santa Clara, California. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Quality: Antique finish
• Country/Region of Manufacture: Niue
• Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated
• Certificate of Authenticity: with a serial number (see picture)
• Package includes: Yes (see picture)
• Year: 2019
• Fineness (% purity): 99.9 %
• Weight (g): 62.20 g
• Diameter (mm): 45 mm
• Certification: Uncertified
• Content (Troy OZ): 2 oz
• Exterior Decoration: Ultra High Relief
• Denomination (NZD): $5
• Composition: Silver 99.9%