Silver Coin 3 Oz Great Greek Mythology - Poseidon 2022 Antique Standard

The Great Greek Mythology series

The Polish Mint XXI comes up with the most extensive series of The Great Greek Mythology yet. The issue of this unique series is planned for 4 years and will offer a total of 36 silver selectively gilded coins in 3 different sizes. The individual coins will present us the most famous figures of Greek mythology, processed to the smallest detail thanks to the high relief design.
The ancient Greeks believed that gods had the same qualities and emotions as mortals. This is probably why Greek legends are so popular and contain a huge number of stories. In them, the gods act like humans, they can be noble or vengeful, deceitful or honest. They can love and hate, envy and wish, feel anger and joy.
Each silver coin tells a fascinating story about the gods, heroes and mythical creatures of ancient Olympus.

Poseidon

The exclusive gold-plated silver coin, issued by the State of Cameroon for 2022 in high relief weighing 3 Oz (93.3 g) in the purest 99.9% silver with Antique Standard finish, is part of the new "Great Greek Mythology" series and features Poseidon - the Greek god of the seas and rivers.

The reverse side of the coin depicts Poseidon rising from the stormy sea in detail. The god holds a gilded trident in his right hand, and the same motif appears on his crown. His muscular figure is surrounded by various sea scenes, with fish, octopuses, sailing ships and human figures swimming in the waves. The background of the coin is decorated with Greek figures with drawings of small fish. The rim of the coin is illustrated with a fine mosaic of tridents and craquats. The name of the coin "POSEIDON" appears at the bottom.
Poseidon is the ancient Greek god of the sea and rivers, the creator of storms and floods and the originator of earthquakes and destruction. When his father, Kronos, divided the earth into three parts, he assigned him the realm of the sea. Poseidon was given a magic trident by the Telchines, which became his tool and weapon. His wife is Amphitrite, but he has had relationships with other women, both goddesses and mortals. Poseidon is a very cruel, greedy and vengeful god who often sued for other territories, he was even capable of raping his own sister Demeter. The Lord of All Seas lives in a magnificent palace deep in the abyss of the sea near Aig on Euboea and is often seen in his magnificent chariot riding across the parting sea.

The obverse depicts the temple of Zeus in ancient Olympia surrounded by a laurel wreath. The year of issue is inscribed above the upper part of the wreath and the purity of the coin at the bottom. The rim of the coin is decorated with a typical Greek design with the inscription "REPUBLIQUE DU CAMEROUN", the denomination, year of issue and weight. Two ancient columns intersect the centre of the rim.

The coin comes in a luxury wooden box with a certificate of authenticity, limited to 333 pieces for the whole world!

This product is part of the following product sets: