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Octopus Syracuse Ancient Greece Collection 2022 $5 0.5 Gram Pure Gold Coin
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Octopus Syracuse Ancient Greece Collection 2022 $5 0.5 Gram Pure Gold Coin – Cook Islands – Coin Invest Trust
Ancient cities chose symbols for their coinage that represented the founding mythology, a pun on the city’s name, a characteristic feature of the economy or the city’s devotion to a particular deity.
Syracuse in Sicily was founded by Ancient Greek Corinthians and Teneans. It grew to a very powerful city-state, was allied with Sparta and Corinth and exerted influence over the entirety of coastal areas of Southern Italy. Described by Cicero as «the greatest Greek city and the most beautiful of them all», it equaled Athens in size during the fifth century BC. The octopus as a feature is probably due to the city’s proximity to the sea, fishing or the brisk trading in its port.
SPECIFICATIONS
Mintage: 15000
Material: Gold .9999
Finish: Proof
Weight: 0.5 Gram
Diameter: 11 mm
Country: Cook Islands
Case: Capsule and COA
Face Value: $5.00
