{"product_id":"2023-5-numismatic-icons-arethusa-pure-silver-coin","title":"2023 $5 Numismatic Icons: Arethusa - Pure Silver Coin","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThe fourth release in the Numismatic Icons series celebrates Arethusa, one of the most captivating figures of ancient Greek mythology. A beautiful nymph and companion of the moon goddess Artemis, Arethusa became the subject of a legendary tale of pursuit, transformation, and escape. According to myth, she fled the advances of the river god Alpheus and sought the protection of Artemis, who transformed her into a river beneath the sea. Arethusa ultimately emerged as a spring on the island of Ortygia in Syracuse, Sicily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArethusa’s enduring beauty was immortalized on the celebrated coinage of ancient Syracuse, where her portrait is considered among the finest examples of ancient Greek numismatic art. This 1 oz silver coin pays tribute to that remarkable legacy, bringing the timeless imagery of Arethusa into a beautifully crafted modern collectible. As the fourth edition in the Numismatic Icons series, it offers collectors an elegant connection to the mythology and artistry of the ancient world.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CIT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50612612038795,"sku":"30342","price":249.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0333\/7460\/1355\/files\/30342_Arethusa-1oz-Ag_r.png?v=1791475347","url":"https:\/\/cdncoin.com\/products\/2023-5-numismatic-icons-arethusa-pure-silver-coin","provider":"Canadian Coin \u0026 Currency","version":"1.0","type":"link"}