Pegasos and Athena - Corinth Stater set in 18k Gold
This stunning coin is 20 mm in size and weighs 8.3 grams. The 18k bezel matches well with this coin, which feels amazing in hand.
Coin information:
Akarnania, Leukas - silver stater
Obverse: Pegasos flying left; Λ below
Reverse: Helmeted head of Athena left; to right, forepart of griffin left
Struck circa 320-280 BC
Pegasos, the celebrated winged horse, and symbol of Corinth, was sired by Poseidon in his role as horse-god, and sprung from the blood of Medusa. Flying to Helicon he struck the earth with his hoof creating the fountain of Hippocrene, sacred to the nine muses. Pegasos was thus a symbol of Apollo, the God of Poetry and Song, who presided over the muses. Bellerophon rode Pegasos in his combat with the Chimaera.
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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.
This stunning coin is 20 mm in size and weighs 8.3 grams. The 18k bezel matches well with this coin, which feels amazing in hand.
Coin information:
Akarnania, Leukas - silver stater
Obverse: Pegasos flying left; Λ below
Reverse: Helmeted head of Athena left; to right, forepart of griffin left
Struck circa 320-280 BC
Pegasos, the celebrated winged horse, and symbol of Corinth, was sired by Poseidon in his role as horse-god, and sprung from the blood of Medusa. Flying to Helicon he struck the earth with his hoof creating the fountain of Hippocrene, sacred to the nine muses. Pegasos was thus a symbol of Apollo, the God of Poetry and Song, who presided over the muses. Bellerophon rode Pegasos in his combat with the Chimaera.
www.shopancient.com
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.
This stunning coin is 20 mm in size and weighs 8.3 grams. The 18k bezel matches well with this coin, which feels amazing in hand.
Coin information:
Akarnania, Leukas - silver stater
Obverse: Pegasos flying left; Λ below
Reverse: Helmeted head of Athena left; to right, forepart of griffin left
Struck circa 320-280 BC
Pegasos, the celebrated winged horse, and symbol of Corinth, was sired by Poseidon in his role as horse-god, and sprung from the blood of Medusa. Flying to Helicon he struck the earth with his hoof creating the fountain of Hippocrene, sacred to the nine muses. Pegasos was thus a symbol of Apollo, the God of Poetry and Song, who presided over the muses. Bellerophon rode Pegasos in his combat with the Chimaera.
www.shopancient.com
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.
