HERMES was the Olympian god of herds and flocks, travelers and hospitality, roads and trade, thievery and cunning, heralds and diplomacy, language and writing, athletic contests and gymnasiums, astronomy, and astrology. He was the herald and personal messenger of Zeus, King of the Gods, and the guide of the dead who led souls down into the underworld.
Hermes was depicted as a handsome, athletic, beardless youth or an older, bearded man with winged boots and a herald’s wand.
- Contains 1 oz. Troy .999 Fine Silver
- Obverse: Hermes, holding a herald’s wand in his right hand and winged feet, with clouds and mountains in the background. “HERMES” at 1 o’clock.
- Reverse: Greek architectural dome with “GREEK MYTHOLOGY” on the ceilings surrounded by pillars and the base. Hallmark on the lower circumference below.
Specifications:
- Weight: 1.00 troy ounce
- Thickness: 3.10 mm
- Purity: .999 fine
- Edge: Reeded
- Diameter: 39 mm
- Finish: Brilliant Uncirculated
