| Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG > Online Auction 193 | Silver | Auction date: 28 January 2024 |
| Lot number: 66 Price realized: 600 EUR (Approx. 650 USD) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on  |
| Lot description: Dynasts of Lycia. Uncertain mint. Uncertain Dynast 480-460 BC. Stater AR 21 mm, 8,43 g Sphinx seated to right, raising left forepaw, on double exergual line / Crab in pelleted circular border within shallow incuse circle. Attractive reverse, Very Fine Müseler III, 21; BMC 26. The Sphinx, epitomized by the Great Sphinx of Giza, stands as a profound symbol of ancient mystery and wonder. This enigmatic creature, with its lion's body, human head, and wings, is a testament to the remarkable architectural prowess of ancient Egypt. The Great Sphinx, believed to have been built during the reign of Pharaoh Khafre around 2500 BC, guards the Giza Plateau near the Pyramids. It looms at 66 feet tall and 240 feet long, gazing serenely into the horizon. Steeped in symbolism, the Sphinx embodies riddles and puzzles. In Greek mythology, it posed a cryptic riddle to those who approached, devouring those who failed. Oedipus famously unraveled its conundrum: "Man." In ancient Egypt, it was a guardian figure, linked to the sun god Ra, and a protector of the pharaoh and his tomb. Starting price: 200 EUR |  |
