There was a movie that got me interested in Greek mythology when I was a kid. I want to say it was Jason and the Argonauts. It was so long ago, I am not sure. However, since that time when a Greek mythology related movie is playing, I like watching it. I even want to see the new movie The Return which is about Ulysses return home after years of being away at sea after the Trojan War.
One story that really interests me is that of the story of the Lost City of Atlantis. Anytime I find a documentary or even a silly show about Atlantis, I will watch it. Although many agree that Atlantis was a fictional city created in Plato's mind, it must have had inspiration.
Well, it seems Mason Mint out of Dade City, Florida, USA was inspired by the story of the Lost City of Atlantis as well. They came out with the below 1 ounce silver round at some point. I am not sure when. It is supposed to be part of a mythical cities series, but from what I can tell they only minted this one and one for Asgard.
The obverse has Poseidon, the Greek god of the seas. You can see the greek God is his full armor and holding his trident. There is a temple and sea life in the background.
The reverse displays what is supposed to be the undersea ruins of Atalntis. You cna see varied sea life among the ruins. There are fish, a whale, shareks, stingrays and more.
This partcular round is 1 ounce and 99% silver. The wife even fell in love with the design when she saw it. That said though, it still goes in the stack. No special treatment for the God of the Seas and his Lost City in my house.
If you have any further information about this coin you would like to add, like historical information I left out or want to correct any I may have gotten wrong, please drop it in the comments.
Thanks for reading,
Joe
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