Item Description
This 1 oz .999 fine silver round from Intaglio Mint’s Greek Mythology Series features Medusa, one of the most feared and enduring figures of ancient legend. Struck in Brilliant Uncirculated condition, the round showcases Intaglio Mint’s signature high-relief engraving style, delivering bold depth and classical artistry that sets the series apart from standard bullion issues.
Medusa—also known as Gorgo—was one of the three Gorgons of Greek mythology. Once a mortal woman, she was transformed into a fearsome being with serpents for hair, cursed with the power to turn those who gazed upon her into stone. Ultimately slain by the hero Perseus, Medusa’s severed head became a powerful weapon, symbolizing both terror and divine retribution. This silver round captures that mythic intensity in finely struck .999 silver.
Round Highlights
- Contains 1 troy ounce of .999 fine silver
- Struck by Intaglio Mint
- Part of the Greek Mythology Series
- Brilliant Uncirculated condition
- High-relief classical engraving style
Design Details
Obverse
The obverse presents a dramatic, forward-facing depiction of Medusa, framed between two classical pillars. Her serpentine hair coils outward in lifelike detail, emphasizing her cursed transformation and lethal gaze. The inscription “MEDUSA” appears prominently, anchoring the mythological theme.
Reverse
The reverse features a Greek architectural dome supported by a detailed base and pillars, a recurring motif throughout the Greek Mythology Series. This classical structure reinforces the ancient origins of the legend while providing a balanced, refined counterpoint to the intensity of the obverse design.
