Medusa – 1 AVDP Oz .999 Fine Copper Round | Greek Mythology Series
Description:
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 once-beautiful maiden transformed into a monstrous figure whose gaze could turn mortals to stone.
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:
Once a priestess of Athena, Medusa was cursed for desecrating the goddess’s temple. Her beauty was replaced by terror, with venomous serpents for hair and a gaze that petrified all who looked upon her. 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
