{"product_id":"south-dakota-10-goldback-classic-artwork-1-100-troy-ounce-24k-gold","title":"South Dakota 10 Goldback (Classic Artwork), 1\/100 troy ounce 24k gold","description":"\u003cp\u003e(1) South Dakota 10 Goldback (Classic Artwork), 1\/100 troy ounce 24k gold (10 face value total)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eArtwork Description:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Virtue Harmonia, or Harmony, makes her debut on the South Dakota 10 Goldback Denomination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccompanied by the phrase “Live in Harmony”, Harmonia appears as a modern interpretation of the Greco-Roman Artemis, the goddess of the hunt, the wilderness, fertility, and young women.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs such, she is surrounded by many symbols of those things.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShe holds a drawn bow, with an arrow on the string, ready to release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBehind her, a crescent moon rises in a cloudy sky, a symbol of healing and light in the darkness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround her are depictions of Canada geese, a pronghorn antelope, mule deer antler sheds, and ring-necked pheasants, representing just some of the animals that make South Dakota a world renowned hunting destination in the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShe wears a belt that has diamonds and stylized feathers at her waist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe diamonds represent the incredible value of women to humankind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe feathers are representative of two things.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst, they represent each of the types of fowl that can be hunted in South Dakota; both ground dwelling birds like quail, turkey, and the state bird, the ring-necked pheasant; and migrating birds like ducks and geese.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, second, and deeper still, these feathers also lend from the Greek tradition that fowl feathers are sacred and they are placed at her waist above her womb to indicate the sacred nature and beauty of both womanhood and childbearing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarmonia is an excellent representation of ecological balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a classical representation of both the wilderness, or ecological interactions, and the hunt, this Artemis inspired virtue stands as a bastion of how the hunt is a natural part of an ecosystem and how best practices of wildlife conservation and harvesting need to both be present for a healthy ecosystem to thrive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSouth Dakota strives for this type of balance in its policy and practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a similar way, the hunting dog with Harmonia, who also has a collar of laurel leaves, represents a resonance of purpose and execution of will through direction and obedience to direction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHer bow and arrows have special significance here as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bow is a tool that requires much practice and mastery in order to be accurate and proficient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt requires discipline in practice and intent in its use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe arrow represents direction, focus, and speed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the arrow is true it will fly correctly and, when combined with true aim, will hit its target.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen these two symbols are used together, they embody a sense of dedication and focus that results in a capable effort and successful endeavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are the harmony between practice and intent, and result in the victory of obtaining one’s goal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat victory is represented by the crown of laurel leaves that wreath Harmonia’s head.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVirtue: \u003c\/strong\u003eHarmonia (Harmony)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnduring Principle: \u003c\/strong\u003e\"Live in Harmony\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— Phillipians 2:2\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eclectic Coins","offers":[{"title":"2023","offer_id":54765745996148,"sku":"GBSD10-2023","price":86.28,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2024","offer_id":54765746028916,"sku":"GBSD10-2024","price":86.28,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2025","offer_id":54765746061684,"sku":"GBSD10-2025","price":86.28,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/0357\/1572\/files\/SD-2024-ten-front.png?v=1780976332","url":"https:\/\/eclectic-coins.com\/products\/south-dakota-10-goldback-classic-artwork-1-100-troy-ounce-24k-gold","provider":"Eclectic Coins","version":"1.0","type":"link"}