Replica of a Greek coin: Pegasus
Pegasus, the flying horse from Greek mythology, adorns this coin replica made of pewter with an antique patina. The ancient drachm was actually a unit of weight and coinage made of silver. It was rarely made of copper or gold. It was widespread throughout the Hellenic cultural area and was minted by many cities. The first coins show images of animals. These were mostly coats of arms of the cities and date back to the 6th century BC.
- Coin diameter: approx. 2 cm
- Coin replica made of pewter with antique patina
Pegasus: The Greek horse with wings on an antique coin replica
If you bring the Greek coin with the Pegasus as illustrative material into the classroom under the category of Greek teaching material, it makes sense to tell the pupils about the mythical world of the Greeks, which was an essential part of ancient culture. In Greek mythology, Pegasus was a winged horse. He was the child of the sea god Poseidon and Medusa (with the snake hair).
According to myth, he either sprang from Medusa's neck when she was beheaded by Perseus and was born as Chrysaor's twin, or from the spot on the earth where Medusa's blood dripped. Pegasus was eventually transformed into a constellation. But a feather from his wings fell back to earth near the city of Tarsos and gave it its name. A lovely story from the world of the ancient Greeks, which your pupils are sure to listen to attentively so that they are ready for new material.
Coin replica for lovers of ancient coins
Of course, the antique coin replica with the image of the flying horse Pegasus is also a little treasure for all friends of antiquity. It depicts the Greek goddess Athena, who gave the ancient capital its name, and the mythological steed with wings. Incidentally, the ancient goddess Athena was the female deity of wisdom, strategy and battle, art, crafts and manual labor - as well as the patron goddess and namesake of the capital city of Athens. Her sanctuary in Athens was the Parthenon - the temple for the city goddess Pallas Athena Parthenos on the Acropolis in Athens.
Several statues of Athena by the sculptor Phidias once stood there. The largest statue embodied Athena Promachos (the "Athena who fights ahead") in full armor - after all, she was also a deity in battle.
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Manufacturer information:
Westair Reproductions Ltd
Seeleys Road 17
West Midlands
Birmingham, , B11 2LQ
westair.co.uk
| Period: |
Greeks |
| SKU: |
61151
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| Shipping weight: |
0,02 kg
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| Item weight: |
0,01 kg
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| Dimensions
( Length × Width × Height ):
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2,00 × 2,00 × 0,20 cm |
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