The artisans at Carpathian Mint deliver again with Circe’s Island, the first issue The Odyssey series. The Odyssey is a Greek epic poem composed of 24 passages, written by the Greek poet Homer in the 8th century B.C. It tells the story of the return home from the Trojan War of the Greek hero Odysseus.
In addition to having been away fighting for ten years, Odysseus takes another ten years to return to the island of Ithaca, of which he was king, during which time his son Telemachus and his wife Penelope must tolerate in their palace the suitors who seek to betroth her (for they already believed Odysseus to be dead), while consuming the family’s possessions.
Odysseus’ best weapon is his cunning and with the help of the goddess Athena, daughter of Zeus, he is able to escape the constant problems he has to face from various gods. To this end, he plans various ruses, whether physical or with bold and deceptive speeches, which he uses to achieve his goals.
The reverse, struck in ultra high relief with UV metallic color depicts the moment when Odysseus threatens to cut Circe’s throat with his sword, if the witch doesn’t turn her crew, who are now pigs, back into humans. Odysseus’ crew are seen seated around a banquet table along with other animals, lions, woives and foxes, formerly humans also turned into animals by Circe.
The obverse, also with fantastic high relief, depicts the departure for the Trojan War of Odysseus and his crew from Ithaca, which can be seen in the background of the scene, passing by the statue dedicated to Poseidon.
Coin Highlights:
Incredibly detailed high relief strike
Deep antique finish
Select UV color on the reverse
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