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Ancient Greek Hemidrachma Coin Pendant

Ancient Greek Hemidrachma Coin Pendant

Regular price $1,540.00 USD
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Product Details:

  • Sterling silver and 14kt yellow gold
  • .08ct diamond
  • Certified ancient coin (certificate of authenticity included with purchase)
  • Chain is not included

Coin Details:

  • Circa 300 BC
  • Minted in Istros, Thrace (modern day Romania)
  • Obverse: Two male heads, one inverted
  • Reverse: Sea eagle clutching a dolphin

Fun Facts: It is believed that the two heads on the front represent either the rising and setting sun or Kastor and Polydeukes (Pollux), the mythical Dioskuri and Gemini Twins.

Historians believe that the eagle, found on the back, is meant to represent Zeus, King of the gods, and the dolphin represents the Black Sea, where the colony of Istros was located.

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Return policy

Please get in touch with us at (254) 717-7431 for information about exchanging your product or returning it for store credit within 30 days of purchase. All exchanged items must be unworn with proof of purchase.

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