5 Dollars - Elizabeth II Hoplomachus

The hoplomachus was a gladiatorial type defined by its Greek-derived equipment — light armor, a spear, and a small round shield — typically pitted against the murmillo or thraex in bouts calculated for visual contrast. Solomon Islands has issued numerous gladiator-themed bullion pieces in this format, the series drawing on sustained collector demand for ancient Roman subject matter rather than any historical connection between the issuing nation and the classical world. The Central Bank's role here is essentially nominal.