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Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Silver Owl Athena Coin 22K Gold Ring
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An authentic silver "drachm" coin from the Greek world of 4th century BC depicting the "owl of Athena" with the letters AOE (standing for "of the Athenians" in ancient Greek) is set in a handmade 22K bezel surrounded by a double row of large/small "jawan" granulation accents. This particular smaller drachm coin is VERY rare compared to the larger tetradrachm (4 drachm) coins which are commonly seen. It most likely was minted in Arabia or Palestine. The side shown depicts the Greek owl (Athene Noctua) traditionally representing or accompanying Athena, the virgin goddess of wisdom. Because of such association, the bird was a symbol of knowledge, wisdom, perspicacity and erudition throughout the ancient world. This historical treasure is currently sized 6.5. It is resizable. Unusual and truly One of a kind!
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- Ring Size:6.5 US, Resizable
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- Weight:12 g
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- Date of Manufacture:2023
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- Seller Location:Soquel, CA
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Steven Battelle
Using ancient coins and traditional Balinese gem setting techniques, Steven Battelle’s jewelry offers history in the palm of your hand. The American jewelry designer and his team create pieces inspired by and incorporating historic coinage and materials used in ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia and Asia.
Battelle first encountered cabochon stones, which are gemstones polished and shaped rather than faceted, on a trip to Southeast Asia in 1987. A predecessor of modern jewelry, cabochons inspired Battelle to pursue a jewelry hobby while continuing to work as a veterinarian for exotic animals.
He became fascinated with the ornamentation styles used by ancient Majapahit Java and Siam cultures, eventually transitioning from veterinarian work to designing jewelry full-time. He developed a partnership with Balinese jewelry makers, a collaboration which became a key component in realizing his designs.
The Balinese partners hand-make each piece using traditional methods that have been passed down for generations. While conventional blow torches and modern tools are used in much of the work, the heart of the jewelry’s creation is grounded in an artisanal approach.
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Resizing is available.
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