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2024 2 oz Antique Cameroon Silver Greek Mythology Odysseus Coin l JM Bullion™
The Mint says about this coin:
Odysseus, king of Ithaca, stands as one of the most renowned heroes in Greek mythology. Known for his cunning intelligence and strategic mind, Odysseus played a crucial role in the Trojan War and became the central figure of Homer’s epic poem, the Odyssey. Today, 2024 2 oz Antique Cameroon Silver Greek Mythology Odysseus Coins are available from JM Bullion. Coin Highlights:
Comes with a capsule, wooden box, themed shipper and a Certificate of Authenticity! Antique specimen with selective gilding! Limited mintage of only 500 coins! Contains 2 Troy oz of .999 pure silver. The face value of 2,000 Francs CFA is fully backed by the Cameroonian government. On the obverse is the image the home of the gods on Mount Olympus. The reverse side depicts Odysseus in left-profile relief.
As a leader, Odysseus was instrumental in the Greek victory over Troy. He conceived the idea of the Trojan Horse, the wooden structure that ultimately led to Troy’s downfall. This clever ruse exemplified Odysseus’s preference for wit and strategy over brute force, earning him the epithet “Odysseus the Cunning” among both allies and enemies. All 2024 2 oz Antique Cameroon Silver Greek Mythology Odysseus Coins are available with presentation packaging. The coins are housed in a capsule and set within a wooden box. These items arrive in a themed outer shipper with a Certificate of Authenticity. Each coin has an antique polish with selective gilding found only on the reverse. For this coin, the gilding is on the strap of Odysseus’ quiver that runs across his chest. On the obverse of 2024 Antique Cameroon Silver Greek Mythology Odysseus Coins, you will find a common design for all coins in this collection. Here, a Greek pantheon is featured atop the peak of Mount Olympus, the mythical home of the Greek gods. The reverse side of 2024 2 oz Antique Silver Greek Mythology Odysseus Coins features the namesake figure in left-profile relief. His ship is featured in the background while he holds his bow in one hand and an arrow in the other. A mermaid is seated on his shoulder and likely represents the sirens that tempted him and his crew during their long voyage home following the Trojan War. Please contact JM Bullion if you have any questions about these silver coins for sale. You can call us at 800-276-6508, chat with us online, or email us directly.
JMB ID: 6116468 Year: 2024 Mint Mark: Not Shown Purity: 0.999 Diameter: 50 mm Condition: Antique Face Value: 2,000 Francs CFA Issuing Country: Cameroon Edge Design: Smooth Series: Greek Mythology CoA: Yes Mintage: 500 Packaging Type: Presentation Packaging Metal Weight: 2 Troy Ounces Shipping: Free Shipping on Orders Over $199 |