There are many legends and stories related to the history of
ancient Egypt. And there is so much wisdom in these pages of history, and some
of these pages still pose many questions. This is why the Lithuanian Mint would
like to introduce a new coin in the Goddesses and Gods series dedicated to the
Egyptian goddess Sekhmet.
A lion-headed goddess
Sekhmet was one of the most powerful Egyptian deities. She
was viewed as a strong and powerful goddess and was also known as a warrior
goddess. The character and destiny of Sekhmet were reflected in her appearance:
she was portrayed as a lion-headed woman. This is also how she is portrayed on
our coin. The coin shows the goddess, ancient Egyptian writings on a golden
background, and a cat, which is an important symbol in Egyptian culture. There
are many myths and stories about the warrior goddess Sekhmet. She was portrayed
wearing red clothes because she was very fierce and merciless. Legends say that
Sekhmet herself was born out of rage when the Sun God Ra, enraged with
humanity, wanted to punish people and sent the Eye of Ra to the earth. This is
how Sekhmet was born. When she was on earth, she would be merciless to people
and would drink their blood.
A healing goddess
This is just one part of the legend, however. Other stories
say that Sekhmet was also a very merciful deity. She is also said to have had
healing powers. When people treated her in a respectful manner, she would
protect them against serious diseases. It is also said that she was even able
to treat broken bones. This is why our coin portrays Sekhmet as a goddess and a
woman. People may view her as a strong leader, a healer, or an inspirer of
courage. This coin symbolises people’s wish for respectful and fair treatment,
and their readiness to demonstrate the same. The coin therefore makes a perfect
gift for a person who is fond of legends, stories, and meaningful thoughts.
- Stock: Pré-commande (15-20 jours)
Spécification | |
Matériel | Silver |
Finesse | 999 |
Dénomination | 5 dollars |
Weight | 62.20 g |
Pays de provenance | Niue |
Fabricant | Lithuanian Mint |
Monnayage | 500 |
Code produit | SMLT230007 |
Qualité | Antique finish |
Année d'émission | 2023 |
Emballage | Box, capsule, certificate |