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GRYPHON NUMISMATIC ICONS 2024 $5 1 oz Silver Coin Cook Island CIT
GRYPHON NUMISMATIC ICONS 2024 $5 1 oz Silver Coin Cook Island CITThe majestic griffin adorns our 5th issue of the popular «Numismatic Icons» series. In Greek mythology, this captivating hybrid of eagle and lion is regarded as guardian of gold and protector of precious treasures. As one of the most cherished mythological beings of the Middle Ages, the Griffin remains a popular heraldic symbol to this day. The birthplace of these impressive Griffin coins is the ancient Thracian city of Abdera. The griffin is accompanied by the cicada, a popular additional motif on numerous ancient coins. The CI numerals follow
2019 $20 Cook Islands Atlas 3oz Antiqued Silver Coin PCGS MS70 FDI
2019 $20 Cook Islands Atlas 3oz Antiqued Silver Coin PCGS MS70 FDIGRADED BY PCGS AS A PERFECT MS70 & OBTAINED FIRST DAY OF ISSUE. INCLUDES ORIGINAL MINT BOX & CERTIFICATE. FIRST COIN OF THE TITANS SERIES. VERY LOW MINTAGE WITH ONLY 333 COINS PRODUCED. IN GREEK MYTHOLOGY, ATLAS WAS A TITAN CONDEMNED TO HOLD UP THE CELESTIAL HEAVENS FOR ETERNITY AFTER THE TITANOMACHY. ATLAS ALSO PLAYS A ROLE IN THE MYTHS OF TWO OF THE GREATEST GREEK HEROES: HERACLES (THE ROMAN EQUIVALENT BEING HERCULES) & PERSEUS. ATLAS WAS SAID TO BE SKILLED IN PHILOSOPHY, MATHEMATICS & ASTRONOMY. IN ANTIQUITY, HE
