Corinth was a rich and quite powerful ancient city and seaport on the narrow isthmus that joins the Peloponnesos with the rest of Greece. Like most Hellenic city-states, Corinth produced its own distinctive coins. Pegasos appears on many coins of them and is one of the most important and known ancient coins.
Pegasus, or Pegasos as he was called by the Greeks, was a winged horse, born from the liaison of the sea-god Poseidon and the beautiful Medusa. It is one of the most recognized creatures in Greek mythology.
This iconic symbol now transfers onto a modern coin. By using the possibilities of the enhanced smartminting® technology it combines the ancient design e.g. the uneven rim with a stunning ultra- high relief. Pegasos is a worthy and eye catching modern twist of a numismatic legend.
The coin comes housed within a display case complete with Certificate of Authenticity.
Coin Highlights:
Mint | CIT |
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Country Of Issue | Cook Islands |
Year | 2022 |
Denomination | $5 |
Metal Type | Silver |
Weight (g) | 31.1 |
Purity (%) | 99.9 |
Diameter (mm) | 33.04 |
Mintage | 999 |