{"product_id":"chimaera-lion-dove-greek-coin","title":"Chimaera Lion \u0026 Dove Greek Coin – Ancient Greece Collectible Token","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Ancient Greece collectible coin replica is inspired by the coinage of the classical Greek city-states of the Peloponnese and Asia Minor. The front face depicts a walking lion with a horse-head protome rising from its back and a serpent tail curling upward — a Chimaera-type creature of Greek mythology — striding powerfully across a ground line with the Greek letters beneath, in the refined style of Sicyonian and related city-state coinage. The reverse presents a dove perched within a wreath of olive branches, a timeless symbol of peace, victory, and divine favour found across the Aegean world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStruck in brass with a silver-plated finish and an aged antique patina, this replica captures the worn, tactile quality of a genuine ancient find. This piece is an Ancient Greece historical collectible coin designed for display and collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Design\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Chimaera — a fire-breathing creature with the body of a lion, the head of a goat rising from its back, and a serpent for a tail — was one of the most fearsome monsters of Greek mythology, slain by the hero Bellerophon riding the winged horse Pegasus. Its appearance on coinage, particularly from Sicyon and Corinthian-influenced city-states, signalled civic pride and mythological authority. The dove on the reverse was sacred to Aphrodite and associated with peace, love, and divine protection — a counterpoint to the ferocity of the obverse, representing the full spectrum of Greek religious life. Together, the two sides of this coin capture the duality at the heart of ancient Greek culture: power and beauty, war and peace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dual-sided — Chimaera-type walking lion with horse protome and serpent tail \/ Dove within olive branch wreath\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInspired by:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chimaera-type coinage of ancient Greek city-states, Peloponnese\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brass with silver plating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 20mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 5g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Antique silver patina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Protective display case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is a commemorative collectible replica and not legal tender\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAncient Greece and classical mythology collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreek monster mythology and Bellerophon enthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistory teachers, students, and museum gift buyers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesk display, study collections, and shadow boxes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThemed ancient coin and mythology collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFree worldwide tracked shipping \/ Estimated delivery: 9–14 days \/ Each coin is securely packaged for safe arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore more designs in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/onemorecoin.com\/collections\/ancient-coins\"\u003eAncient \u0026amp; Historical Coins Collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDisplayed images show the collectible design and relief detail. Each piece is produced as a commemorative replica collectible.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis item is a commemorative collectible replica inspired by ancient Greek coinage. It is not legal tender, not issued by a government mint, and not an investment product. It is intended for hobby collecting and display purposes only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause every collection deserves one more coin.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OneMoreCoin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62649688195402,"sku":"CJYD297145001AZ","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/0886\/8682\/files\/chimaera-lion-ancient-greece-greek-collectible-coin.png?v=1783507294","url":"https:\/\/onemorecoin.com\/products\/chimaera-lion-dove-greek-coin","provider":"Onemorecoin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}