| Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG > Online Auction 209 | Silver | Auction date: 28 April 2024 |
| Lot number: 148 Price realized: 50 EUR (Approx. 54 USD) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on  |
| Lot description: Cilicia. Uncertain (Nagidos?) circa 400-300 BC. Hemiobol AR 9 mm, 0,32 g Helmeted head of Athena right / Turreted head of Aphrodite left. Very Fine Göktürk -; SNG Levante -; SNG Paris -; cf. Leu Numismatik Web Auction 4, lot 338, Rare. Aphrodite, in ancient Greek mythology, is the goddess of love, beauty, pleasure, and fertility. She is one of the twelve Olympian gods and goddesses, and her myths and worship were widespread throughout the ancient Greek world. According to mythology, Aphrodite was born from the sea foam that formed around the severed genitals of the sky god Uranus, which were cast into the sea by his son Cronus. She emerged from the sea fully grown and radiant, and was carried ashore on a scallop shell. Aphrodite's beauty was so captivating that it caused rivalry and jealousy among the gods. Aphrodite was married to Hephaestus, the god of craftsmanship, but she had numerous affairs with other gods and mortals, including Ares, the god of war, and Adonis, a handsome mortal youth. She was often depicted as accompanied by Eros (Cupid), the god of love, and was associated with doves, roses, and myrtle. As the goddess of love and desire, Aphrodite played a central role in Greek mythology and religious practices. She was worshipped in various forms and cults throughout the Greek world, with festivals and rituals dedicated to her worship.Aphrodite's influence extended beyond romantic love to encompass the concepts of beauty, pleasure, and fertility. She was believed to bring harmony and joy to the lives of mortals, as well as to ensure the success of romantic relationships and marriages. Starting price: 50 EUR |  |
