Greek Gods Geocoin - Nike

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Beschreibung/About the coin

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Dies ist der dritte Teil der 12-teiligen Serie rund um die Griechische Mythologie und griechische Gottheiten. Designed wurde die Serie vom bekannten Geocoin Designer Chris Mackey.

Teil 3: Nike



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Knowing that we wanted this series of geocoins to be a special part of any collection, we reached out to celebrated designer Christian Mackey to create these exclusive designs. We are proud to present this collection of amazingly detailed coins of interest and beauty. They truly need to be seen to be appreciated.

Part 3: Nike

Notes from the designer, Chris Mackey:
Unlike many in the Pantheon who abandoned their wings, Nike, the goddess of victory and heraldry reveled in her appearance as she sped about the battlefield. She moved about on both wing and chariot (also referred to as the Charioteer) trumpeting aloud the victory of both individuals and groups. She would bestow crowns of laurel on the victors and bestow blessings on the underdogs lending strength to failing limbs to triumph over overwhelming odds. Philosophers argued that she would even lift her sword or run down enemies beneath the crushing wheels of her chariot to defend the righteous in battle as well.

On the face of the coin she waits and surveys the battle about to begin with the rising light of the sun in the background. She kneels attentively with trumpet and crown at hand ready to swoop down from her mountain perch to herald the first victories.

On the reverse Nike's chariot wheels are bottom center with the eight spoke wheels of nobility carved with intricate patterns unique to Greek craft. She is often depicted and symbolized as a set of wings, arms crossed in battle or a divine light (torch) shining in the darkness. She has been illustrated playing the dual flute in pottery and mosaic so the twin reed flute and laurel crown have been inset over the axle hub central. The wooden panels of the chariot have been incised with classic panel design that are period appropriate.

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Historie/history

  • bisherige Editionen/editions so far:
10/2015 - Icon:8154 8154.gif - Greek Gods Geocoin - Tyche 02/2016 - Icon:8568 8568.gif - Greek Gods Geocoin - Athena
10/2015 - Icon:8214 8214.gif - Greek Gods Geocoin - Rhea 02/2016 - Icon:8607 8607.gif - Greek Gods Geocoin - Heracles
10/2015 - Icon:8366 8366.gif - Greek Gods Geocoin - Nike 03/2016 - Icon:8664 8664.gif - Greek Gods Geocoin - Aphrodite
11/2015 - Icon:8432 8432.gif - Greek Gods Geocoin - Gaia 04/2016 - Icon:8780 8780.gif - Greek Gods Geocoin - Hades
12/2015 - Icon:8446 8446.gif - Greek Gods Geocoin - Cybele 04/2016 - Icon:8765 8765.gif - Greek Gods Geocoin - Poseidon
01/2016 - Icon:8502 8502.gif - Greek Gods Geocoin - Caerus 05/2016 - Icon:8800 8800.gif - Greek Gods Geocoin - Zeus

Details

  • Größe/Size: Ø 44,45 mm (1 3/4 inches)
  • Dicke/Thickness: 3 mm
  • Gewicht/Weight: 42 g
  • Präfix/Prefix: GG
  • Form/Shape: rund/round
  • Prägung/Minting: 3D
  • Vorderseite/Front: Die Göttin Nike/Goddess Nike
  • Rückseite/Back: Rad, diverse Symbole/wheel with several symbols
  • Information/Info: gehört zu einer griechischer Götter Coin-Serie/part of a greek god coin series
  • Registrierte Trackingcodes/Total trackingcodes record: 600
  • Groundspeak Icon-Nummer/Icon number: 8366
  • Trackbar/Trackable auf geocaching.com mit eigenem Icon/own unique icon 8366.gif und Mini-Icon/micro icon 8366k.gif

Editionen

Icon Auflage Bild Metallfarbe Farbe Edition Designer Shop Veröffentlicht
8366.gif -- Greek Gods Geocoin - Nike.jpg antik Bronce Nike Chris Mackey diverse Shops weltweit 10/2015

Tags

Geocoin, griechische Gottheiten

Bilder

Nike