Athena & Grain Seed - Aeolis in 18k Gold
Tiny pendant - 18 mm from top to bottom and 11 mm wide. Has breathtaking dark patina, Athena and grain seed.
To appreciate the pendant's size, the relief of the coin and the shape of the bail, see the picture showing the coin next to a US quarter. The coin was first set in a gold bezel, which was then hammered over the edge of both sides. This was then sanded and polished. This pendant is built to last.
Coin was purchased from Britain's premier ancient coin dealer.
-- Coin information:
Aeolis, Elaia
Struck between mid 4th and 3rd Century BC
Obverse: helmeted head of Athena
Reverse: grain seed within olive-wreath
Aeolis was not originally a geographic term but a collective name for the cities in the region on the west coast of Asia Minor founded by the Aeolians, a branch of the Hellenic peoples. The twelve southern cities were grouped in the Aeolian League; these were Temnos, Smyrna, Pitane, Neonteichos, Aegirusa, Notium, Cilla or Killa, Cyme, Gryneum, Larissa, Myrina, and Aegae.
- Comes with certificate which guarantees authenticity and provides background information (listed below) on the acquired coin
- Jewelry pouch included; Pictured 14k gold chain can be purchased separately
- Interested in ancient coins? I wrote a little bit about what I find fascinating about them here: https://tinyurl.com/24pkndjw
Owls on Ancient Coins Owls are depicted on many different ancient coin types but the most prolific types are the coins of ancient Athens. The ancient slang names for the coins of Athens were "owls" (but in Greek of course) and "girls" (referring to Athena on the obverse, also in Greek). "Owls" were so popular as a central currency of the ancient world that the design remained essentially unchanged and somewhat archaic long after other cities began to produce coins of a more refined artistic style. "Owls" of Athens are still very popular. For collectors, they are perhaps the most popular ancient coin type.
Tiny pendant - 18 mm from top to bottom and 11 mm wide. Has breathtaking dark patina, Athena and grain seed.
To appreciate the pendant's size, the relief of the coin and the shape of the bail, see the picture showing the coin next to a US quarter. The coin was first set in a gold bezel, which was then hammered over the edge of both sides. This was then sanded and polished. This pendant is built to last.
Coin was purchased from Britain's premier ancient coin dealer.
-- Coin information:
Aeolis, Elaia
Struck between mid 4th and 3rd Century BC
Obverse: helmeted head of Athena
Reverse: grain seed within olive-wreath
Aeolis was not originally a geographic term but a collective name for the cities in the region on the west coast of Asia Minor founded by the Aeolians, a branch of the Hellenic peoples. The twelve southern cities were grouped in the Aeolian League; these were Temnos, Smyrna, Pitane, Neonteichos, Aegirusa, Notium, Cilla or Killa, Cyme, Gryneum, Larissa, Myrina, and Aegae.
- Comes with certificate which guarantees authenticity and provides background information (listed below) on the acquired coin
- Jewelry pouch included; Pictured 14k gold chain can be purchased separately
- Interested in ancient coins? I wrote a little bit about what I find fascinating about them here: https://tinyurl.com/24pkndjw
Owls on Ancient Coins Owls are depicted on many different ancient coin types but the most prolific types are the coins of ancient Athens. The ancient slang names for the coins of Athens were "owls" (but in Greek of course) and "girls" (referring to Athena on the obverse, also in Greek). "Owls" were so popular as a central currency of the ancient world that the design remained essentially unchanged and somewhat archaic long after other cities began to produce coins of a more refined artistic style. "Owls" of Athens are still very popular. For collectors, they are perhaps the most popular ancient coin type.
Tiny pendant - 18 mm from top to bottom and 11 mm wide. Has breathtaking dark patina, Athena and grain seed.
To appreciate the pendant's size, the relief of the coin and the shape of the bail, see the picture showing the coin next to a US quarter. The coin was first set in a gold bezel, which was then hammered over the edge of both sides. This was then sanded and polished. This pendant is built to last.
Coin was purchased from Britain's premier ancient coin dealer.
-- Coin information:
Aeolis, Elaia
Struck between mid 4th and 3rd Century BC
Obverse: helmeted head of Athena
Reverse: grain seed within olive-wreath
Aeolis was not originally a geographic term but a collective name for the cities in the region on the west coast of Asia Minor founded by the Aeolians, a branch of the Hellenic peoples. The twelve southern cities were grouped in the Aeolian League; these were Temnos, Smyrna, Pitane, Neonteichos, Aegirusa, Notium, Cilla or Killa, Cyme, Gryneum, Larissa, Myrina, and Aegae.
- Comes with certificate which guarantees authenticity and provides background information (listed below) on the acquired coin
- Jewelry pouch included; Pictured 14k gold chain can be purchased separately
- Interested in ancient coins? I wrote a little bit about what I find fascinating about them here: https://tinyurl.com/24pkndjw
Owls on Ancient Coins Owls are depicted on many different ancient coin types but the most prolific types are the coins of ancient Athens. The ancient slang names for the coins of Athens were "owls" (but in Greek of course) and "girls" (referring to Athena on the obverse, also in Greek). "Owls" were so popular as a central currency of the ancient world that the design remained essentially unchanged and somewhat archaic long after other cities began to produce coins of a more refined artistic style. "Owls" of Athens are still very popular. For collectors, they are perhaps the most popular ancient coin type.
