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Silver pendant with Greek coin, Macedonia, Pella

187 - 31 BC, Pella, Macedonia

Silver pendant with Greek coin, Macedonia, Pella
Silver pendant with Greek coin, Macedonia, Pella
Silver pendant with Greek coin, Macedonia, Pella
Silver pendant with Greek coin, Macedonia, Pella
€ 150.00 VAT margin scheme
Article code:  22-1125
Silver pendant enclosing an authentic Roman coin. The sterling silver frame (marked 925) is custom-made to the coin and if desired can be removed without damaging the coin.

Coin: Macedonia, Pella, Æ18, struck ca 187-31 BC.

Obverse: Helmeted head of Athena Parthenos right.
Reverse: ΠEΛ-ΛHΣ, bull grazing right. (monogram above), ΩX monogram below.

Diameter: ± 17,3 mm
Weight: ± 6,15 g
Mionnet I, 234
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Athena: ancient Greek goddess of wisdom and warfare and the patron and protectress of the city of Athens. The Parthenon on the Acropolis is dedicated to her.

Pella: ancient city in central Macedonia, capital of the ancient Greek kingdom of Macedon and the birthplace of Alexander the Great.

Bull: in ancient Greece bulls were associated with good fortune, protection, fertility and power. In Greek mythology Europa was abducted by Zeus in the form of a bull.

Features and Specifications

Period Ancient
Category Ancient Jewellery, Coins
Material AE (copper/bronze), Silver
Country Ancient Greece
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