1 ozt Scylla 999 Silver Round

Content: 1 troy oz. of .999 fine silver

Minted by Intaglio Mint

Weight: 31.1 g

Purity: 99.9%

In Greek mythology, Scylla is a monstrous sea creature, often depicted with multiple dog heads and a fish tail, who dwells in a cave on one side of the Strait of Messina. Opposite her resides Charybdis, a whirlpool that swallows ships. Odysseus and his crew famously encounter them in Homer's Odyssey, where Scylla snatches and devours six of his men as they navigate the treacherous passage. 

Description:
Scylla is typically portrayed as a monstrous figure with multiple dog heads, each with three rows of teeth, sprouting from her body, and a fish or serpent tail. She has twelve feet and a voice like a dog's bark. 
 
Origin Story:
Some accounts describe Scylla as a beautiful nymph transformed into a monster due to the jealousy of the sorceress Circe, who was in love with the sea god Glaucus, whom Scylla also attracted.

Symbolism:
Scylla and Charybdis are often used as a metaphor for being caught between two equally dangerous choices, the phrase "between Scylla and Charybdis" meaning being in a difficult situation where either choice leads to harm. 

The Scylla round, part of Intaglio Mint's Greek Mythology series, depicts the monstrous sea creature from Greek mythology. Scylla is a fearsome being with multiple heads and dog-like appendages, known for attacking passing ships and their crews, notably in Homer's Odyssey. 

The round features a high-relief design, showcasing Scylla's terrifying visage, and is struck from 1 ounces of .999 fine silver. 

Scylla in Greek Mythology:

Appearance:
Scylla is described as a multi-headed monster with a dog-like lower body, dwelling in a cave near the whirlpool of Charybdis. 

Mythological Role:
She is a fearsome creature that attacks ships passing through the Strait of Messina, devouring sailors. 

Odyssey:
In Homer's Odyssey, Odysseus and his crew encounter Scylla and Charybdis. To survive, Odysseus chooses to sail closer to Scylla, sacrificing six of his men. 

Origins:
Several accounts explain Scylla's transformation into a monster, often involving jealousy and magical intervention by figures like Circe or Amphitrite. 

The Scylla Round:

Design: The obverse (front) of the round features a high-relief depiction of Scylla, while the reverse (back) typically shows a Greek dome with inscriptions like "Greek Mythology," "One Troy Ounce," and ".999 Fine Silver".

Intaglio Mint: The round is produced by Intaglio Mint, a private mint known for its high-relief silver rounds.