Athena and Owl, struck 200 BC and hand set in gold pendant

Sale Price:$650.00 Original Price:$925.00
Sold Out - Please email info@peregrinpendants.com to inquire about a similar pendant.

For anyone interested in the Athenian owl tetradrachma's but don't like their large size, this is a great alternative. The coins shows both an owl and Athena and is considerably smaller. It also has stunning green patina.

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:

Lucania, Metapontum

Struck between 225-220 BC

Obverse: Athena Alkidemos walking right brandishing spear in right hand, shield in left

Reverse: META, Owl standing right on barley.

Metapontum or Metapontium was an important city of Magna Graecia, situated on the gulf of Tarentum, between the river Bradanus and the Casuentus (modern Basento). It was distant about 20 km from Heraclea and 40 from Tarentum. The ruins of Metapontum are located in the frazione of Metaponto, in the comune of Bernalda, in the Province of Matera, Basilicata region, Italy.


- 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.

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For anyone interested in the Athenian owl tetradrachma's but don't like their large size, this is a great alternative. The coins shows both an owl and Athena and is considerably smaller. It also has stunning green patina.

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:

Lucania, Metapontum

Struck between 225-220 BC

Obverse: Athena Alkidemos walking right brandishing spear in right hand, shield in left

Reverse: META, Owl standing right on barley.

Metapontum or Metapontium was an important city of Magna Graecia, situated on the gulf of Tarentum, between the river Bradanus and the Casuentus (modern Basento). It was distant about 20 km from Heraclea and 40 from Tarentum. The ruins of Metapontum are located in the frazione of Metaponto, in the comune of Bernalda, in the Province of Matera, Basilicata region, Italy.


- 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.

For anyone interested in the Athenian owl tetradrachma's but don't like their large size, this is a great alternative. The coins shows both an owl and Athena and is considerably smaller. It also has stunning green patina.

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:

Lucania, Metapontum

Struck between 225-220 BC

Obverse: Athena Alkidemos walking right brandishing spear in right hand, shield in left

Reverse: META, Owl standing right on barley.

Metapontum or Metapontium was an important city of Magna Graecia, situated on the gulf of Tarentum, between the river Bradanus and the Casuentus (modern Basento). It was distant about 20 km from Heraclea and 40 from Tarentum. The ruins of Metapontum are located in the frazione of Metaponto, in the comune of Bernalda, in the Province of Matera, Basilicata region, Italy.


- 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.

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