3527) "Hestia", Republic of Cameroon (Republique du Cameroun): The Greek Goddess of "hearth" or "fireside" and is the eldest born to Cronus and Rhea: Coin minted by Mint21, Poland: Date/Year of Silver Coin issue: 2024:
In ancient Greek religion and mythology, Hestia (meaning "hearth" or "fireside") is the virgin goddess of the hearth and the home.
In myth, she is the firstborn child of the Titans
Cronus and Rhea, and one of the Twelve Olympians.
In Greek mythology, the new-born Hestia, along with four of her five siblings, was devoured by her father Cronus, who feared being overthrown by one of his offspring.
Hestia, being first-born, was the eldest. The last-born was Zeus, who escaped with his mother's help, and made his father disgorge all his siblings.
Cronus was supplanted by this new generation of deities; and Hestia thus became one of the Olympian gods, the new rulers of the cosmos, alongside her brothers and sisters.
In spite of her status, she has little prominence in Greek mythology.
Like Athena and Artemis, Hestia elected never to marry and remained an eternal virgin goddess instead, forever tending to the hearth of Olympus.
As the goddess of sacrificial fire, Hestia received the first offering at every domestic sacrifice. In the public domain, the hearth of the prytaneum functioned as her official sanctuary.
Whenever a new colony was established, a flame from Hestia's public hearth in the mother city would be carried to the new settlement. The goddess Vesta is her Roman equivalent.
The Coin:
This amazing 3 ounce 99.9% pure silver coin is part of Cameroon and Mint21’s massive “Greek Mythology” programme.
Once again struck in high relief with select 24K gilding, the Mint presents Hestia, the esteemed goddess hearth, home and family. She is known for her calm and nuturing nature.
The Reverse of the 3000 Franc CFA Silver Coin depicts the goddess holding the sacred fire, accentuated with precise gilding, symbolising her presence in every home and temple.
The peripheral inscriptions are - "REPUBLIQUE DU CAMEROUN. 3 OZ. 3000 FRANCS CFA.
Coin Highlights:
- Super low mintage of 333 pieces
- Highly detailed strike with Antique Finish (AF)
- Select 24K gold plating on the motif
- Elaborate artwork on both coin faces.
Specifications of the Silver Coin are:
Series Theme: "Greek
Mythology"
Coin Theme: "Hestia"
Year of Coin issue: 2025
Coin Quality: High
Relief, Gilding, Antique Finish
Denomination:3,000
Francs CFA
Metal Content: 3
Troy Ounces (93.3 grams)
Purity: .999 /
99.9% (Silver)
Minted By: Mint21, Poland
Mintage: 333 pieces
Diameter:55.00 mm
Accessories: Capsule, Engraved Wood Box, Certificate of Authenticity (COA)
The Presentation Box/Case - Open with the Certificate of Authenticity (COA)
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