Zeus – 1 Troy Ounce .999 Fine Silver Round
Thunderbolt in hand and eagle at his shoulder, Zeus commands the clouds in this Greek Mythology silver round. The design brings the ruler of Olympus into a compact sculptural scene, combining a powerful standing figure with symbols that ancient viewers would have recognized instantly.
Lord of the Sky
Zeus held the foremost position among the Olympian gods. In Greek tradition, his domain was the sky, while his brothers Poseidon and Hades ruled the sea and the Underworld. The thunderbolt expressed his formidable power, and the eagle became one of his most familiar attributes.
His importance was not confined to stories of divine quarrels and heroic adventures. Zeus stood at the heart of major sanctuaries and public celebrations. The ancient Olympic Games at Olympia were held in his honor every four years, linking athletic achievement with religious observance. What modern audiences often remember as a sporting event belonged to a much wider sacred gathering.
That combination of myth, worship, and public life gives the figure his enduring presence. On this round, the storm imagery and eagle compress those associations into a single composition: a god identified as much by the objects around him as by his commanding pose.
Obverse Design
Zeus stands among clouds holding a lightning bolt in his right hand. An eagle perches on his right shoulder, placing both signature attributes close to the central figure. ZEUS appears near the five o’clock position, completing the design without interrupting its sense of movement.
Reverse Design
A Greek architectural dome is framed by pillars and a base, with GREEK MYTHOLOGY across the ceiling elements. The hallmark lies along the lower circumference. This shared architectural reverse connects Zeus with the other figures in the series.
Specifications
- Weight: 1 troy ounce
- Purity: .999 fine silver
- Diameter: 39mm
- Thickness: 3.10mm
- Edge: Reeded
- Finish: Brilliant Uncirculated
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