1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (Osiris)
Issuer Fiji
Type Non-circulating coins
Obverse
The obverse depicts Queen Elizabeth II profile.
Lettering: Elizabeth II 1 Dollar FIJI 2012
Reverse
On coin reverse the reproduction of Horus with 24 carat gilded
Lettering: EGYPT - AGYPTEN - EGIPTO - ÉGYPTE
Basic Information
Category
Coin
Ruler
Republic (Wikidata)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
medal
Demonetization
No
Face Value
1 Dollar (Numeric: 1)
Series
Colourful Egypt
References
KM #466
Physical Characteristics
Composition
Silver (.999)
Weight
20 g
Size
40 mm
Shape
Round
Technical Details
Obverse Lettering
Elizabeth II 1 Dollar FIJI 2012
Reverse Lettering
EGYPT - AGYPTEN - EGIPTO - ÉGYPTE
Comments
Osiris was the Ancient Egyptian god of the dead, and the god of the resurrection into eternal life; ruler, protector, and judge of the deceased.Osiris ruled the world of men after Ra left the world to rule the heavens. He was murdered by his brother Set, who later dismembered his body and scattered the remains. The grieving Isis reassembled the parts and magically brought him back to life. Since he was the first living thing to die, he subsequently became the lord of the dead.The cult of Osiris persisted throughout Egyptian history. Funeral texts address numerous prayers and spells in hopes of securing his blessing upon entering the afterlife.
