Owl and Athena - Egyptian ancient imitation - hand set in 18k gold
I purchased this coin from one of America's premier ancient coin dealers.
-- Coin information:
EGYPT, Pharaonic Kingdom Uncertain pharaoh(s) - silver tetradrachm
Obverse: helmeted head of Athena right, with frontal eye
Reverse: Owl standing right, head facing; olive spray and crescent to left; all within incuse square.
Struck late 5th–mid 4th centuries BC
Read my blog post about Athens' owl coin: https://www.peregrinependants.com/blog/athens-owl-coin
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.
See all Peregrine Pendants jewelry: https://www.etsy.com/shop/PeregrineAncients
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Why buy from us? I see a lot of pre-made bezels, that are made for modern coins passing as "handmade" jewelry. Each of our coins is carefully handset in a custom made bezel which takes time and skill.Import fees, duties, customs fees etc. charged by the buyer's country will be the sole responsibility of the buyer. It is impossible for us to know what these fees are so please direct your questions on these matters to your country's customs department. We cannot refund postage on orders that are returned because of customs issues, including refusal to pay customs on the part of the buyer.
I purchased this coin from one of America's premier ancient coin dealers.
-- Coin information:
EGYPT, Pharaonic Kingdom Uncertain pharaoh(s) - silver tetradrachm
Obverse: helmeted head of Athena right, with frontal eye
Reverse: Owl standing right, head facing; olive spray and crescent to left; all within incuse square.
Struck late 5th–mid 4th centuries BC
Read my blog post about Athens' owl coin: https://www.peregrinependants.com/blog/athens-owl-coin
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.
See all Peregrine Pendants jewelry: https://www.etsy.com/shop/PeregrineAncients
Follow on instagram @peregrinependants
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Why buy from us? I see a lot of pre-made bezels, that are made for modern coins passing as "handmade" jewelry. Each of our coins is carefully handset in a custom made bezel which takes time and skill.Import fees, duties, customs fees etc. charged by the buyer's country will be the sole responsibility of the buyer. It is impossible for us to know what these fees are so please direct your questions on these matters to your country's customs department. We cannot refund postage on orders that are returned because of customs issues, including refusal to pay customs on the part of the buyer.
I purchased this coin from one of America's premier ancient coin dealers.
-- Coin information:
EGYPT, Pharaonic Kingdom Uncertain pharaoh(s) - silver tetradrachm
Obverse: helmeted head of Athena right, with frontal eye
Reverse: Owl standing right, head facing; olive spray and crescent to left; all within incuse square.
Struck late 5th–mid 4th centuries BC
Read my blog post about Athens' owl coin: https://www.peregrinependants.com/blog/athens-owl-coin
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.
See all Peregrine Pendants jewelry: https://www.etsy.com/shop/PeregrineAncients
Follow on instagram @peregrinependants
****
Why buy from us? I see a lot of pre-made bezels, that are made for modern coins passing as "handmade" jewelry. Each of our coins is carefully handset in a custom made bezel which takes time and skill.Import fees, duties, customs fees etc. charged by the buyer's country will be the sole responsibility of the buyer. It is impossible for us to know what these fees are so please direct your questions on these matters to your country's customs department. We cannot refund postage on orders that are returned because of customs issues, including refusal to pay customs on the part of the buyer.