1 x 1 oz Silbermünze 1GBP St. Helena "Goddesses - Hera and the Peacock 2022" -BU-

1 x 1 Unze (oz) Silbermünze 1GBP St. Helena

"Queen's Virtues Victory 2021"

The first installment in this "The Goddesses" series spotlights Hera and her peacock.

This release shows Joel Iskowitz’s depiction of Hera on 1 oz .999 fine Silver.

Coin Highlights:

• Limited mintage of 10,000 coins.
• Contains 1 oz of .999 fine Silver.
• Designed by Joel Iskowitz.
• Coins come in protective plastic. Orders in multiples of 20 coins may come in tubes.
• Obverse: Likeness of Queen Elizabeth II, date and face value.
• Reverse: Showcases Hera riding in a chariot pulled by peacocks. Her hair is flowing in the wind as she sails through the clouds with one hand grasping the reins and the other holding a scepter, implying her position as queen. A pet peacock sits perched next to her.

Hera and the Peacock
Hera was the sister and wife of Zeus, and she was venerated as the goddess of lawful marriage, family and childbirth. She was also regarded as the guardian of women and children. She was revered in Greece, and temples were erected to her in Argos and Salmos. Her spouse Zeus had many extramarital affairs, which made her furious and vengeful toward him and his mistresses, and her fury became as renowned as her beauty among both humans and immortals. She was called Juno in ancient Roman religion, and the cuckoo and peacock are associated with her. Since the Renaissance, Hera has been depicted riding in a chariot pulled by peacocks, further cementing the connection.

According to Ovid, Hera became furious with Zeus for having fallen in love with one of her priestesses, Io. To keep watch over her, Hera transformed Io into a cow and gave her to Argus, her all-seeing giant with 100 eyes. To save her, Zeus dispatched Hermes to execute Argus. Hera had known all along, though, and before Hermes could hypnotize and murder Argus, she took a hundred eyes from the monster's body and affixed them to the tail of a peacock.

This newest collection was created by Joel Iskowitz, and it will look at how goddesses from ancient Greek and Norse mythology are still relevant and seen in modern societies today. Each mythical figure's narrative continues to educate and convey vital information, which is why these tales are still being told today.