Silver Coin Great Greek Mythology - Achilles 2 Oz 2023 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.

Achilles

Issued by the State of Cameroon in 2023, this unique 2 Oz (62.2 g) gold-plated silver coin in the finest 99.9% silver in high relief and Antique Standard finish is part of the "Great Greek Mythology" series and features the brave warrior Achilles.

The reverse of the coin depicts the Trojan War hero Achilles in one of his heroic deeds. The warrior is shown here in profile, clad in his armor and ornate helmet, marching behind the enemy. He holds a gilded spear in his right hand and a golden orb in his left. The warrior is surrounded by horsemen on horseback with arrows and spears, and the famous wooden Trojan horse is also depicted. The rim of the coin is decorated with a delicate Greek design, with the inscription "ACHILLES" on the left side, rising above the surface of the coin.
Achilles is known as the main character of Homer's Iliad. In Greek mythology, he is the son of the goddess Thetis and King Peleus. According to legend, the mother bathed little Achilles in the underworld in the river Styx, holding him by the heel. Achilles was left with one unprotected spot on his body, and that was his heel. Achilles became known as the best warrior when, for nine years, he demonstrated his great strength, endurance and courage in the Trojan War. But his bravery ultimately cost him his life when an arrow from Paris struck him in his unprotected heel. So today we know the saying "Achilles heel" to refer to one's weakness.

The obverse of the coin depicts the Temple of Zeus in ancient Olympia, surrounded by a laurel wreath. The year of issue is written 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 face value, year of issue and weight. Two ancient columns intersect the centre of the rim.

The coin is supplied in a luxury wooden box with a certificate of authenticity, in a limited edition of only 500 pieces for the whole world!

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