Medusa – 1 AVDP Oz .999 Fine Copper Round | Greek Mythology Series
Enter the shadowy realms of ancient legend with the Medusa copper round, a captivating addition to our Greek Mythology Series. Medusa, the most famous of the Gorgons, was both feared and pitied — a snake-haired figure whose gaze could turn mortals to stone and whose story changed across ancient retellings.
Struck in .999 fine copper, this 1 oz AVDP round measures 39mm and features a mesmerizing depiction of Medusa with her serpentine lower body coiled and poised, surrounded by stone ruins and adorned with a crown of writhing snakes. Her intense gaze is rendered with exquisite detail. The reverse displays the series’ hallmark Greek Mythology design — an ornate architectural medallion framed by Corinthian columns and classical artistry.
The Legend
Ancient sources offer different accounts of Medusa. In Ovid’s later Roman telling, her transformation follows an encounter with Neptune in Minerva’s temple; earlier Greek traditions present her as one of the three Gorgons. These varied versions helped make her image a lasting subject of art, fear, and fascination. Ultimately, the hero Perseus was tasked with slaying her, using a mirrored shield to avoid her deadly stare — a tale that endures in both caution and fascination.
A striking piece for collectors drawn to the darker and more mysterious myths of ancient Greece.
Highlights
- Contains 1 oz. AVDP of .999 Fine Copper
- Obverse: Medusa depicted with serpentine form, coiled among ancient ruins, with hair of writhing snakes
- Reverse: Greek Mythology Series design featuring Corinthian columns and classical motifs
- Diameter: 39mm
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