Rose and Helios - drachm of Rhodes
Excellent coin showing a rose on one side and the Sun god Helios on the order, hand set in 18k gold.
To appreciate its 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.
The coin was purchased from a respected US ancient coin dealer.
-- Coin information:
Rhodes, silver drachm. Struck 166 - 88 bC. The coin measures about 16 mm and weighs 2.44 grams.
Obverse: Radiate head of Helios right
Reverse: rose with bud; Magistrates name above
Rhodes' history begins long ago in the mist of mythology. According to the myth, Zeus decided to apportion the islands of Greece to the other Gods. The Sun God Helios selected Rhodes, while it emerged from the azure blue sea, flooded it with his eternal light and made it the most beautiful island. Helios named the island after the nymph Rhode, with whom he felt in love. She was the daughter of the Goddess Aphrodite.
Helios was imagined as a handsome Sun god crowned with the shining aureole of the sun, who drove the chariot of the sun across the sky each day to earth-circling Oceanus and through the world-ocean returned to the East at night. Helios is sometimes identified with Apollo. Greek poets never described Apollo driving the chariot of the sun, but it was common practice for Latin poets. Worship of Helios (and later Sol) was sometimes considered a cult in conflict with traditional worship.
Excellent coin showing a rose on one side and the Sun god Helios on the order, hand set in 18k gold.
To appreciate its 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.
The coin was purchased from a respected US ancient coin dealer.
-- Coin information:
Rhodes, silver drachm. Struck 166 - 88 bC. The coin measures about 16 mm and weighs 2.44 grams.
Obverse: Radiate head of Helios right
Reverse: rose with bud; Magistrates name above
Rhodes' history begins long ago in the mist of mythology. According to the myth, Zeus decided to apportion the islands of Greece to the other Gods. The Sun God Helios selected Rhodes, while it emerged from the azure blue sea, flooded it with his eternal light and made it the most beautiful island. Helios named the island after the nymph Rhode, with whom he felt in love. She was the daughter of the Goddess Aphrodite.
Helios was imagined as a handsome Sun god crowned with the shining aureole of the sun, who drove the chariot of the sun across the sky each day to earth-circling Oceanus and through the world-ocean returned to the East at night. Helios is sometimes identified with Apollo. Greek poets never described Apollo driving the chariot of the sun, but it was common practice for Latin poets. Worship of Helios (and later Sol) was sometimes considered a cult in conflict with traditional worship.
Excellent coin showing a rose on one side and the Sun god Helios on the order, hand set in 18k gold.
To appreciate its 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.
The coin was purchased from a respected US ancient coin dealer.
-- Coin information:
Rhodes, silver drachm. Struck 166 - 88 bC. The coin measures about 16 mm and weighs 2.44 grams.
Obverse: Radiate head of Helios right
Reverse: rose with bud; Magistrates name above
Rhodes' history begins long ago in the mist of mythology. According to the myth, Zeus decided to apportion the islands of Greece to the other Gods. The Sun God Helios selected Rhodes, while it emerged from the azure blue sea, flooded it with his eternal light and made it the most beautiful island. Helios named the island after the nymph Rhode, with whom he felt in love. She was the daughter of the Goddess Aphrodite.
Helios was imagined as a handsome Sun god crowned with the shining aureole of the sun, who drove the chariot of the sun across the sky each day to earth-circling Oceanus and through the world-ocean returned to the East at night. Helios is sometimes identified with Apollo. Greek poets never described Apollo driving the chariot of the sun, but it was common practice for Latin poets. Worship of Helios (and later Sol) was sometimes considered a cult in conflict with traditional worship.
All coin jewelry comes with the following items:
- Certificate which guarantees authenticity and provides background information (listed below) on the acquired coin(s)
- Sterling silver chain and jewelry pouch
