Greek Nymph Coin Pendant
Coin: Silver Drachm
Obverse: Nymph Larissa
Reverse: Horse Grazing
Date: c. 405 - 370 B.C.
Bezel: 14k Gold
Weight: 8.11 grams
Diameter: 23 mm / .90 inches
Description
This item is an authentic greek silver drachm coin, placed in a handmade bezel of 14 karat gold. There is only 1 of this item; you will receive the exact pendant shown in the photos.
Chain necklaces can be purchased separately through this link.
History of the Artifact
This silver drachm was struck between 405 and 370 B.C. in the ancient Greek city of Neapolis, located in Macedon near the northern Aegean coast. The obverse features the striking head of a Gorgon, rendered with wild hair and a fierce, almost hypnotic gaze. In Greek mythology, the Gorgons were protective figures whose terrifying visage was believed to ward off evil — a powerful apotropaic symbol commonly used on shields, temples, and coins. The choice of the Gorgon for Neapolis’s coinage reflected both a desire for divine protection and an assertion of local identity, as the city’s name, meaning “New City,” symbolized vitality and rebirth under the watchful power of the gods.
The reverse depicts a horse grazing peacefully, a design that contrasts the violent energy of the Gorgon with calm and balance. The horse likely alludes to the agricultural prosperity of the region and its association with the cavalry traditions of nearby Macedon. The image captures the grace and strength of Greek engraving in the late Classical period, where even small coins were treated as miniature works of art. Silver drachms like this circulated widely through northern Greece and the Aegean, serving as both currency and emblem of civic pride — uniting mythic imagery with the practical beauty of Greek craftsmanship.
Authenticity
Ancient Artifacts guarantees the Authenticity of items sold through a three layer system of protection:
- Ancient Artifacts exclusively sources artifacts from trusted and reputable antique distributors, many of whom have been selling Artifacts for decades.
- Next, the Artifact is inspected by an expert team member, who is professionally trained in counterfeit detection After the artifact passes inspection, the Certificate of Authenticity is signed and the Artifact is packaged.
- Finally, Ancient Artifacts gives an additional layer of protection by promising a full refund with no questions asked, in the extremely unlikely event that a counterfeit slips through our vetting process.
Your order will include:
- Greek Triobol Pendant shown in photos
- Certificate of Authenticity
Ancient Artifacts relics are guaranteed authentic and have a 100% money back policy. Read more about our Mission and Promise for authenticity.
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Greek Nymph Coin Pendant
Coin: Silver Drachm
Obverse: Nymph Larissa
Reverse: Horse Grazing
Date: c. 405 - 370 B.C.
Bezel: 14k Gold
Weight: 8.11 grams
Diameter: 23 mm / .90 inches
Description
This item is an authentic greek silver drachm coin, placed in a handmade bezel of 14 karat gold. There is only 1 of this item; you will receive the exact pendant shown in the photos.
Chain necklaces can be purchased separately through this link.
History of the Artifact
This silver drachm was struck between 405 and 370 B.C. in the ancient Greek city of Neapolis, located in Macedon near the northern Aegean coast. The obverse features the striking head of a Gorgon, rendered with wild hair and a fierce, almost hypnotic gaze. In Greek mythology, the Gorgons were protective figures whose terrifying visage was believed to ward off evil — a powerful apotropaic symbol commonly used on shields, temples, and coins. The choice of the Gorgon for Neapolis’s coinage reflected both a desire for divine protection and an assertion of local identity, as the city’s name, meaning “New City,” symbolized vitality and rebirth under the watchful power of the gods.
The reverse depicts a horse grazing peacefully, a design that contrasts the violent energy of the Gorgon with calm and balance. The horse likely alludes to the agricultural prosperity of the region and its association with the cavalry traditions of nearby Macedon. The image captures the grace and strength of Greek engraving in the late Classical period, where even small coins were treated as miniature works of art. Silver drachms like this circulated widely through northern Greece and the Aegean, serving as both currency and emblem of civic pride — uniting mythic imagery with the practical beauty of Greek craftsmanship.
Authenticity
Ancient Artifacts guarantees the Authenticity of items sold through a three layer system of protection:
- Ancient Artifacts exclusively sources artifacts from trusted and reputable antique distributors, many of whom have been selling Artifacts for decades.
- Next, the Artifact is inspected by an expert team member, who is professionally trained in counterfeit detection After the artifact passes inspection, the Certificate of Authenticity is signed and the Artifact is packaged.
- Finally, Ancient Artifacts gives an additional layer of protection by promising a full refund with no questions asked, in the extremely unlikely event that a counterfeit slips through our vetting process.
Your order will include:
- Greek Triobol Pendant shown in photos
- Certificate of Authenticity
Ancient Artifacts relics are guaranteed authentic and have a 100% money back policy. Read more about our Mission and Promise for authenticity.
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Description
Coin: Silver Drachm
Obverse: Nymph Larissa
Reverse: Horse Grazing
Date: c. 405 - 370 B.C.
Bezel: 14k Gold
Weight: 8.11 grams
Diameter: 23 mm / .90 inches
Description
This item is an authentic greek silver drachm coin, placed in a handmade bezel of 14 karat gold. There is only 1 of this item; you will receive the exact pendant shown in the photos.
Chain necklaces can be purchased separately through this link.
History of the Artifact
This silver drachm was struck between 405 and 370 B.C. in the ancient Greek city of Neapolis, located in Macedon near the northern Aegean coast. The obverse features the striking head of a Gorgon, rendered with wild hair and a fierce, almost hypnotic gaze. In Greek mythology, the Gorgons were protective figures whose terrifying visage was believed to ward off evil — a powerful apotropaic symbol commonly used on shields, temples, and coins. The choice of the Gorgon for Neapolis’s coinage reflected both a desire for divine protection and an assertion of local identity, as the city’s name, meaning “New City,” symbolized vitality and rebirth under the watchful power of the gods.
The reverse depicts a horse grazing peacefully, a design that contrasts the violent energy of the Gorgon with calm and balance. The horse likely alludes to the agricultural prosperity of the region and its association with the cavalry traditions of nearby Macedon. The image captures the grace and strength of Greek engraving in the late Classical period, where even small coins were treated as miniature works of art. Silver drachms like this circulated widely through northern Greece and the Aegean, serving as both currency and emblem of civic pride — uniting mythic imagery with the practical beauty of Greek craftsmanship.
Authenticity
Ancient Artifacts guarantees the Authenticity of items sold through a three layer system of protection:
- Ancient Artifacts exclusively sources artifacts from trusted and reputable antique distributors, many of whom have been selling Artifacts for decades.
- Next, the Artifact is inspected by an expert team member, who is professionally trained in counterfeit detection After the artifact passes inspection, the Certificate of Authenticity is signed and the Artifact is packaged.
- Finally, Ancient Artifacts gives an additional layer of protection by promising a full refund with no questions asked, in the extremely unlikely event that a counterfeit slips through our vetting process.
Your order will include:
- Greek Triobol Pendant shown in photos
- Certificate of Authenticity
Ancient Artifacts relics are guaranteed authentic and have a 100% money back policy. Read more about our Mission and Promise for authenticity.
