Octopus Coin - Sicily
This gorgeous coin is hand set in a 18k gold setting and features an octopus on one side, Arethusa and dolphin on the other.
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. This coin has a great concave shape as you can see. It 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:
Sicily, Syracuse Æ Onkia, Time of the Second Democracy, circa 435-415 BC
Obverse: Head of Arethusa to right; [ΣYPA] before, dolphin flanking
Reverse Octopus; pellet (mark of value) below.
This gorgeous coin is hand set in a 18k gold setting and features an octopus on one side, Arethusa and dolphin on the other.
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. This coin has a great concave shape as you can see. It 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:
Sicily, Syracuse Æ Onkia, Time of the Second Democracy, circa 435-415 BC
Obverse: Head of Arethusa to right; [ΣYPA] before, dolphin flanking
Reverse Octopus; pellet (mark of value) below.
This gorgeous coin is hand set in a 18k gold setting and features an octopus on one side, Arethusa and dolphin on the other.
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. This coin has a great concave shape as you can see. It 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:
Sicily, Syracuse Æ Onkia, Time of the Second Democracy, circa 435-415 BC
Obverse: Head of Arethusa to right; [ΣYPA] before, dolphin flanking
Reverse Octopus; pellet (mark of value) below.
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
