One of the lesser known deities from Egyptian mythology is Thoth. Though he fulfilled a very important within the culture, religion, and mythology of ancient Egypt, Thoth is not represented as commonly in the modern era as other deities. Today, you have the chance to get 2 oz Silver Thoth Rounds online at Provident Metals.

Highlights:

• Arrives with an individual flip or acrylic tube of 10 silver rounds!
• 8^th issue in the Egyptian Gods Series!
• Ultra-high-relief specimens!
• Protect your new Thoth Silver Round in a 41 MM 2 oz Egyptian Gods Plastic Capsule!
• Contains 2 Troy oz of .999 pure silver.
• The obverse features a seated image of Thoth.
• On the reverse is Thoth in the form of a baboon.
• Designed by Heidi Wastweet.

Egyptian mythology casts Thoth as a deity covering many different areas of life. The god of the Moon, he is also known as the god of sacred texts, math, science, magic, and messengers. Among his primary roles is that of the master of knowledge who is responsible for recording the information of the gods. As a scribe, he fulfills an important role in people passing to the afterlife.

Obverse

The obverse side of the 2 oz Silver Thoth Round features the deity in his human form with the head of an ibis. Thoth sits on a throne with the tools he needs to be a scribe. This field includes several hieroglyphs in the cartouches that reflect Thoth in the Egyptian written record.

Reverse

On the reverse side of 2 oz Silver Thoth Rounds, you will find the animal form of Thoth seated on a small boat. This baboon is the other primary symbol for Thoth and the animal is set on a boat in front of a large pyramid. Along the bottom, you will find the inscriptions of 2 OZ, 999, and AG.

History

In Egyptian mythology, you will often find scales associated with Thoth. That is because he is responsible for recording a persons value after death. He would weigh their heart on a scale. If the heart was the right weight, that person could pass on to the afterlife. If not, well the results werent as good.

Ordering

These 2 oz Silver Thoth Rounds are available to purchase with individual flips or acrylic tubes of 10 rounds. Each ones high-relief strike delivers impressive visual depth to the background field and greater 3D relief on the visuals.

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