| Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG > Online Auction 209 | Silver | Auction date: 28 April 2024 |
| Lot number: 85 Price realized: 100 EUR (Approx. 107 USD) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on  |
| Lot description: Pontos. Amisos circa 435-370 BC. Myll–, magistrate Drachm AR 18 mm, 5,65 g Head of Hera left, wearing ornate stephane and pearl necklace / MY-ΛΛ / ΠΕΙΡΑ, owl standing facing on shield with spread wings; uncertain symbol to left and right. Very Fine SNG BM Black Sea 1082-3; HGC 7, 229. Hera, in Greek mythology, is the queen of the Olympian gods and the wife of Zeus, the king of the gods. She is the goddess of marriage, family, childbirth, and women. Hera is one of the principal deities of the Greek pantheon, and her myths and symbols are deeply intertwined with ancient Greek religion and society. As the goddess of marriage, Hera presided over weddings and unions, and she was believed to protect married women and ensure the stability of their households. She was also associated with fertility and childbirth, and she was often invoked by women seeking assistance during pregnancy and labor. Hera's relationship with Zeus was central to many of her myths and legends. Despite being married to Zeus, Hera was known for her jealousy and vengeful nature, particularly toward Zeus's numerous lovers and illegitimate children. Her conflicts with Zeus and his paramours often resulted in dramatic and sometimes tragic consequences for all involved. In art and literature, Hera is often depicted as a regal and majestic figure, seated on a throne and wearing a crown or diadem. She is sometimes accompanied by a peacock, her sacred animal, which symbolizes her pride and vanity. Hera's other symbols include the pomegranate, the cow, and the cuckoo. One of the most famous myths involving Hera is her role in the Twelve Labors of Heracles (Hercules). In a fit of madness caused by Hera, Heracles killed his wife and children, and as a form of penance, he was tasked with completing twelve seemingly impossible tasks, or labors, assigned to him by King Eurystheus. Despite Hera's attempts to thwart him at every turn, Heracles ultimately succeeded in completing the labors and achieving immortality. Starting price: 50 EUR |  |
