The Lydian Bull and Lion flank a crest divided into four quadrants, each with an image. A bull & a lion are near the center, paying homage to the first ever coins minted in Lydia in approximately 680BC. The intricately designed reverse features the iconic GoldSilver crest bearing the phrase FREE MARKET & FREE PEOPLE. It is interesting to note also that the rays of the sun resemble a lightning bolt, like the kind wielded by Zeus, father of the gods. The scene is surrounded by the year and the word FREEDOM, which is fitting, given the image evoked by the Pegasus. The Pegasus is depicted in flight as it rises above the clouds with the rays of the sun in the background. It is a symbol of knowledge, inspiration, and justice. A Pegasus was an interesting combination, with the wild and powerful nature of a horse, but the wings and freedom of a bird. ![]() It is often seen as a friend of the gods and demi-gods, Hercules having been often portrayed with one. Through flight, the Pegasus symbolizes the ability of one to transcend the weight of earthly burdens and rise above them. The obverse features a Pegasus, a flying horse often depicted in Greek and Roman mythology. With the exception of the Pegasus which were issued annually, all the rest were offered for a limited period of 90 days. This was followed by the 2015 Lion & Bull, 2015 Nike, 2016 Ajax, 2017 Owl and the 2018 Athena. This series began in 2013 with the release of this Pegasus silver round. The Modern Ancients series was based on ancient Greek mythological characters. The Highland Mint, Melbourne, Florida, United States (1980-date) (B + B + R + E) (+ T x D x) (L x M x F = P) The metal composition of the round is at the bottom with the website address of GOLSILVER.COM repeated to the right. Below that is a banner with the wealth cycle formula and the website address of GOLDSILVER.COM. The Lydian lion and bull is holding a shield shaped as an arrowhead. ![]() The reverse feature the GoldSilver shield, with a banner at the top inscribed with FREE MARKET & FREE PEOPLE. The Pegasus is a symbol of knowledge, inspiration, and justice. ![]() The silver round's obverse design features a Pegasus, a flying horse often depicted in Greek and Roman mythology.
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