Description:
Honor the goddess of the harvest with this beautifully rendered 1 oz .999 fine silver round from Intaglio Mint’s Greek Mythology Series. Demeter—bringer of grain, mistress of the fertile earth, and guardian of the seasons—stands as one of the most revered figures in ancient lore. This round pays tribute to her enduring influence over abundance, agriculture, and the cycles that govern life itself.
The obverse presents Demeter in an elegant, windswept tableau. She cradles a woven basket overflowing with wheat, fruit, and freshly gathered bounty—timeless symbols of nourishment and prosperity. Her hair flows like fertile fields in motion, while the distant landscape behind her evokes the far-reaching domains under her protection. Each fold of her garment and every detail of the harvest is sculpted with fine intaglio precision, capturing both grace and quiet strength.
The reverse features the signature Greek Mythology Series design: a grand architectural mandala bordered by classical columns and geometric ornamentation. At its center rests the series emblem encircled by stylized Greek lettering, uniting all releases under a unified artistic tradition.
The Legend:
In ancient Greek myth, Demeter is the benevolent goddess who taught humanity the art of cultivating the land. Her grief over the abduction of her daughter Persephone is said to have ushered in the first winter—binding the turning of the seasons to her divine emotion. When mother and daughter reunite each spring, the earth blossoms once more. Demeter embodies both the fragility and resilience of life, reminding mankind that abundance is a gift requiring reverence, labor, and balance.
Highlights:
- Contains 1 troy ounce of .999 Fine Silver
- Obverse: Demeter holding a harvest basket filled with grain and fruit, set against a classical landscape
- Reverse: Architectural mandala with Greek Mythology Series identifiers
- Diameter: 39mm
- Struck by Intaglio Mint | Greek Mythology Series
Specifications:
- Weight: 1.00 troy ounce
- Thickness: 3.10 mm
- Purity: .999 fine
- Edge: Reeded
- Diameter: 39 mm
- Finish: Brilliant Uncirculated
