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1 ozt Olympia Zeus Statue 999 Silver

1 ozt Olympia Zeus Statue 999 Silver

Regular price $185.48 CAD
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Quantity

Content: 1 troy oz. of .999 fine silver

Weight: 31.1 g

Purity: 99.9%

Tested as .999 fine silver.

The image displays a coin featuring the Statue of Zeus at Olympia, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. 

Description:
The coin depicts the mythical statue of Zeus, seated on a throne, as it was believed to have appeared in the Temple of Zeus at Olympia, Greece. 

Significance:
The Statue of Zeus was a colossal chryselephantine (gold and ivory) statue, approximately 13 meters (43 ft) high, created by the sculptor Phidias. 

Historical Context:
Completed around 430 BCE, the statue was a revered artistic work of Classical Greece and a major pilgrimage site. 

Modern Representation:
The coin is part of a series celebrating the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, reflecting the grandeur and majesty of this lost wonder. 

The image displays a coin featuring the head of Zeus, likely inspired by the famous Statue of Zeus at Olympia. 

The coin is identified as a "TETRADRACHM," a type of ancient Greek silver coin. 

The design depicts Zeus with a flowing beard and hair, characteristic of his traditional representations. 

The background features intricate, branch-like patterns, possibly symbolizing lightning or the divine power of Zeus. 

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