Issue of the series, we get acquainted with Arethusa. A captivating nymph and companion to the moon goddess Artemis in Greek mythology. According to legend, she unknowingly bathed in a river belonging to the river god Alpheus, whom she inadvertently seduced with her beauty. Arethusa, wanting nothing of his advances, fled her home in Arcadia. Relentlessly pursued by Alpheus, she sought help from Artemis. The latter transformed the nymph into a stream under the sea, which emerges as a water fountain on the island of Ortygia in Syracuse, Sicily. The Syracusan coins with Arethusa’s image are said to be among the most stunning of ancient Greece and regularly achieve record prices at auctions. In honor of the ravishing beauty, we proudly unveil three exciting releases – a 1-ounce silver coin, 1-ounce gold coin, and a half-gram gold Proof coin. Smartminting® (Ultra High Relief). 2023 Cook Islands Numismatic Icons Arethusa 1oz Silver Antiqued Coin. For the 4th issue of the series, we get acquainted with Arethusa. ITEM SPECIFICS YEAR OF ISSUE: 2023 ISSUING COUNTRY: Cook Islands WEIGHT: 1 oz COMPOSITION. Sorry, our items are NOT available for pick-up. No additional information at this time. You might also like. 2022 Niue Lunar Year of the Tiger Colorized Proof 1 oz Silver Coin NGC PF 70 UCA. 2020 Tuvalu Homer Simpson. 5oz Silver Colorized Coin NGC MS 70. 2021 Tuvalu Gods of Olympus Hades 1oz Silver Coin NGC MS 70. 2019 Marvel Comics The Avengers #1 Foil 1oz Silver CGC 9.8 w/Tin.