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This visually arresting medallion is a modern reissue inspired by classical coinage from the ancient Cypriot city of Soloi, a prominent center during the Hellenistic and Roman periods. The obverse features a lion in profile, confidently striding forward, a motif associated with strength, nobility, and solar symbolism. Above its back appears a radiant sun symbol—a rare and powerful emblem likely representing the divine light of Helios, the sun god, or the broader solar cults that were popular across the eastern Mediterranean. To its right, the clear inscription "ΣΟΛ" denotes the city of Soloi, reinforcing the medallion’s cultural origin and the political identity of the minting city-state.
The reverse displays a stylized eagle within a laurel wreath, a symbol of divine authority, victory, and legitimacy, often linked with Zeus himself. The eagle clutching a serpent may be a subtle allusion to the divine struggle between order and chaos—a frequent theme in Hellenistic religious and civic art. The surrounding laurel wreath is not merely decorative; it denotes triumph, favor from the gods, and the sanctity of the issuing authority. This piece is an elegant and symbolic encapsulation of Hellenistic cosmology and civic pride, offering a rich blend of religious iconography and state identity in a beautifully struck format ideal for collectors with an appreciation for ancient Mediterranean heritage.
278,00 Kč