Greek Empire, Chimaera 330-280 B.C.

Obverse: Chimaera walking to the left.

Reverse: Dove flying, symbol of peace, purity, and the goddess Aphrodite.

The Chimaera is a mythological monster with the body of a lion, a goat's head emerging from its back, and a serpent's tail. Conversely, the Chimaera represents the power of heroism over chaos. According to myth, the Chimaera was a fearsome creature defeated by Bellerophon, a hero riding the winged horse Pegasus.
The presence of the Chimaera on Sikyon's coins may allude to valor, victory, and divine favor—virtues that the city admired and sought to associate with its identity.
This combination—the peaceful dove and the fierce Chimaera—forms a striking duality:

• The dove embodies peace and divine grace.
• The Chimaera evokes strength and defense against adversity.

Together, they reflect Sikyon's balance between art and power, between serenity and valor: a harmony central to its identity in the Peloponnese during a period of shifting alliances among Macedonia, Sparta, and the Achaean League.

• Composition: Silver
• Denomination: Drachm
• Dated: ca. 330-280 B.C.
• Mint: Sikyon, in the Peloponnese (southern Greece)

The chain in the image is for reference only and is sold separately; it is not included with this piece.

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