Cameroon – 2023 – 2000 Francs – Perseus & Andromeda / The Great Greek Mythology

Description

Cameroon has immortalized the story of perseverance and bravery
in the name of love with a 2 oz silver coin portraying the rescue of
Andromeda. The daughter of Cepheus and Cassiopeia, king and
queen of ancient Aethiopia.
According to legend, Perseus fell in love with Andromeda, when he
saw her chained to a rock. The 50 mm coin features a masterful use
of high relief technique, showcasing the first embrace of Perseus and
Andromeda, with gilded shackles on her exquisite hands.