2010 Pheidippidis Marathon High Relief 1oz Silver Coin

2010 Pheidippidis Marathon High Relief 1oz Silver CoinThe legend of Pheidippides marathon run stands at the crossroads of history and myth. In 490 BC, following the Battle of Marathon, the Athenian messenger is said to have run from the battlefield to Athens to announce victory over the Persians. Upon delivering his messageRejoice, we conquer!he collapsed and died from exhaustion. Whether fully factual or embellished over time, the story captured the ancient Greek ideals of duty, sacrifice, and

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The dragon is significant in traditional Chinese culture as a symbol of wealth

The intricate design incorporates color and frosted engraving

The coin’s reverse portrays a magnificent horse with elevated hooves displaying strength and poise

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chamomile signifies ‘strength in difficult situations’ and ‘energy in adversity”