Dolphin and Bull - Sicily, Syracuse, set in silver

Sale Price:$450.00 Original Price:$550.00
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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.

Sicily, Syracuse - Agathokles

Obverse: head of Arethusa, leaf behind

Reverse: Bull with dolphin above

Struck: 317-310 BC

With an army of mercenaries, through deceit, and after banishing or murdering some 10,000 citizens, Agathocles made himself master of Syracuse and later most of Sicily. Machiavelli wrote of him, "It cannot be called prowess to kill fellow-citizens, to betray friends, to be treacherous, pitiless, and irreligious" and cited him as an example of "those who by their crimes come to be princes." According to the historian Justin, very early in life Agathocles parlayed his remarkable beauty into a career as a prostitute, first for men, and later, after puberty, for women, and then made a living by robbery before becoming a soldier and marrying a rich widow.

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Comes with certificate which guarantees authenticity and provides background information (listed below) on the acquired coin

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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.

Sicily, Syracuse - Agathokles

Obverse: head of Arethusa, leaf behind

Reverse: Bull with dolphin above

Struck: 317-310 BC

With an army of mercenaries, through deceit, and after banishing or murdering some 10,000 citizens, Agathocles made himself master of Syracuse and later most of Sicily. Machiavelli wrote of him, "It cannot be called prowess to kill fellow-citizens, to betray friends, to be treacherous, pitiless, and irreligious" and cited him as an example of "those who by their crimes come to be princes." According to the historian Justin, very early in life Agathocles parlayed his remarkable beauty into a career as a prostitute, first for men, and later, after puberty, for women, and then made a living by robbery before becoming a soldier and marrying a rich widow.

Visit this page to see all custom order options.

Comes with certificate which guarantees authenticity and provides background information (listed below) on the acquired coin

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.

Sicily, Syracuse - Agathokles

Obverse: head of Arethusa, leaf behind

Reverse: Bull with dolphin above

Struck: 317-310 BC

With an army of mercenaries, through deceit, and after banishing or murdering some 10,000 citizens, Agathocles made himself master of Syracuse and later most of Sicily. Machiavelli wrote of him, "It cannot be called prowess to kill fellow-citizens, to betray friends, to be treacherous, pitiless, and irreligious" and cited him as an example of "those who by their crimes come to be princes." According to the historian Justin, very early in life Agathocles parlayed his remarkable beauty into a career as a prostitute, first for men, and later, after puberty, for women, and then made a living by robbery before becoming a soldier and marrying a rich widow.

Visit this page to see all custom order options.

Comes with certificate which guarantees authenticity and provides background information (listed below) on the acquired coin

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