| Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG > Online Auction 188 | Black | Auction date: 17 December 2023 |
| Lot number: 4 Price realized: 7,000 EUR (Approx. 7,696 USD) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on  |
| Lot description: Macedon. Chalkidian League, Olynthos circa 432-348 BC. Aristonos, magistrate Tetradrachm AR 25 mm, 14,35 g Laureate head of Apollo to right / ΧΑΛΚΙΔΕΩΝ around lyre with seven strings; ΕΠΙ ΑΡΙΣΤΩΝΟΣ below. . Robinson & Clement Group V, 127 (A79/P109); SNG ANS 496; HGC 3.1, 500. NGC graded Ch AU Strike 5/5 Surface 3/5 The deep connection between the kithara and Apollo, the Greek god of the arts, is a profound aspect of ancient Greek culture and mythology. Apollo's multifaceted portfolio included music, poetry, prophecy, and more, but it's his role as the god of music that brings the kithara into focus. The kithara, a stringed musical instrument reminiscent of a lyre or harp, symbolized much more than music in ancient Greece. It embodied harmony, balance, and the pinnacle of cultural achievement. Apollo, often depicted with his kithara, was the ultimate musician. His divine melodies were believed to have the power to soothe the gods and uplift mortals, healing both body and spirit. In Greek mythology, Apollo's kithara wasn't merely an instrument; it was a source of inspiration, a means of calming divine tensions, and a symbol of cultural excellence. It was through the kithara that Apollo led the Muses, guiding humanity toward the arts and creativity. From the Matteo Savoca collection Starting price: 1 EUR |  |
