1 oz Legendary Warriors: Achilles .999 Silver BU Round
Achilles is one of the most popular characters from and literature who has been immortalised with numerous references in modern culture. The legend of the Trojan War centres on the heroic leader of this Myrmidons who was unbeatable in battle, and only the intervention of Apollo ended his reign. During the Trojan War, he is known for killing the Trojan prince, Hector. Although his exact execution is not mentioned in the Iliad, other sources claim that Achilles was killed by Paris. In his later works, such as Achilleid, which was written in the 1st century AD, it is believed that he was invulnerable to all of his body’s forces due to his mother’s holding him by one of his heels as an infant. *Please note that slight imperfections such as spotting or minor marks may be present from the minting and/or manufacturing process. These characteristics are typical of bullion production and do not compromise the metal’s value or authenticity.*