Silver Two Ounces 2014 Aphrodite, Coin from Niue - detailed information

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Aphrodite - 2 Oz. .999 Fine Silver Proof Coin

Gods of Ancient Greece

Second release of the Gods of Ancient Greece Series

Limited minatge of only 2,000 coins!

In original Box with Certificate of Authenticity

Aphrodite was the Ancient Greek Goddess of love, beauty, pleasure, and procreation. Born near Paphos, on the island of Cyprus, Ancient Greek mythology tells the story that Aphrodite´s birth was the consequence of an argument between the Gods. Because of her beauty, other Gods feared jealousy would interrupt the peace among them and lead to war, so Zeus married her to the God Hephaestus, who was not viewed as a threat. However, Aphrodite had many lovers, both Gods and men.

This coin marks the second release in a series of five

Gods of Ancient Greece

.  This high relief, rectangular coin, channels classical and renaissance paintings and sculpture of this iconic God of Ancient Greece. The dramatic moment of Aphrodite´s birth where she is born forth from the white foam of the ocean is sculpted out from the silver of this coin face. Behind her appears the shell which carried her to shore, and the island location which has gone down in mythology as her birthplace. Above this, a dove, sacred to the Goddess flies across a highly polished sky.

The

Gods of Ancient Greece Aphrodite 2 oz .999 Fine Silver Proof Coin

is displayed inside a coin case imitating a classic Greek temple of the Ionic order.

Denomination: 5 $
Material: Silver
Finish: Proof
Size: 70,00 x 34,00
Series: Gods of Ancient Greece
Weight: 62,2
Fineness: 999