| Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG > Online Auction 209 | Silver | Auction date: 28 April 2024 |
| Lot number: 80 Price realized: 200 EUR (Approx. 214 USD) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on  |
| Lot description: Sikyonia. Sikyon circa 330-280 BC. Triobol – Hemidrachm AR 16 mm, 2,83 g Chimaera standing left, raising right forepaw; below, ΣΙ / Dove flying left. Good Very Fine, Toned HGC 5, 213. In Greek mythology, the Chimaera was a monstrous creature with the body of a lion, the head of a goat arising from its back, and a serpent for a tail. This fearsome beast terrorized the region of Lycia in Asia Minor, causing destruction wherever it went. According to myth, the Chimaera was the offspring of Typhon and Echidna, both monstrous beings themselves. It was eventually slain by the hero Bellerophon, aided by the winged horse Pegasus. Using his spear or arrows, Bellerophon managed to defeat the Chimaera by attacking it from the air, as its breath could scorch the earth and its body was impervious to conventional weapons. The defeat of the Chimaera became a symbol of the triumph of good over evil and was celebrated in various ancient texts and artwork. The creature's depiction has endured through the ages, representing the concept of a hybrid or composite monster in mythology and literature. Additionally, the term "chimera" is often used in modern language to describe any fanciful or improbable idea or creature. Starting price: 150 EUR |  |
