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Ancient Greek Dove Coin Pendant (pendant)
Located in Atlanta, GA
An authentic Greek, Sikyon, Peloponnesos, AR 1/4 stater coin (circa 360-330 BC), set in a custom
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

22k Gold

Ancient Greek Dove Coin Pendant (pendant)
Ancient Greek Dove Coin Pendant (pendant)
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H 1.19 in W 0.75 in D 0.19 in
Ancient Greek Coin in 22k Gold Pendant (pendant only)
Located in Atlanta, GA
An authentic Greek, PAMPHYLIA (Eski-Adalia) AR Tetradrachm coin, Kleuch Magistrate (circa 183-175
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

22k Gold

Ancient Greek Coin in 22k Gold Pendant (pendant only)
Ancient Greek Coin in 22k Gold Pendant (pendant only)
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H 1.44 in D 0.38 in Dm 1.44 in
Ancient Greek Drachm Coin Pendant (pendant only)
Located in Atlanta, GA
An authentic Greek Apollonia Pontika, AR Drachm Coin (Thrace, circa 450-400 BC), set in a squared
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

22k Gold

Ancient Greek Drachm Coin Pendant (pendant only)
Ancient Greek Drachm Coin Pendant (pendant only)
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H 1.19 in W 0.69 in D 0.13 in
Ancient Greek Owl Coin Pendant (pendant only)
Located in Atlanta, GA
An authentic Greek, Attica, Athens AR Tetradrachm Owl coin (new style, circa 133-132 BC), set in a
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

22k Gold

Ancient Greek Owl Coin Pendant (pendant only)
Ancient Greek Owl Coin Pendant (pendant only)
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H 1.69 in D 0.19 in Dm 1.25 in
Ancient Greek Coin & Tanzanite Pendant (pendant only)
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Authentic Greek (Macedonian) Alexander the Great silver Drachm coin (circa 336 - 323 BC) set in
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

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Tanzanite, 22k Gold, Sterling Silver

Ancient Greek Coin & Tanzanite Pendant (pendant only)
Ancient Greek Coin & Tanzanite Pendant (pendant only)
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H 1.63 in W 0.88 in D 0.13 in
Antique Greek Athena Coin Pendant in 14k Gold Bezel
Located in Miami, FL
1890 "Aohna" Greek Coin "Athena" Greek coin pendant. Set in 14k solid yellow gold and in excellent
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1990s Unknown Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

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14k Gold

Greek Bronze Coin 4th C. Pendant (pendant only)
Located in Atlanta, GA
on reverse, set in a 22k gold squared bezel. The coin pendant measures approximately 1 1/3" tall and
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

22k Gold, Bronze

Greek Bronze Coin 4th C. Pendant (pendant only)
Greek Bronze Coin 4th C. Pendant (pendant only)
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H 1.33 in W 0.57 in
Greek 4th Century BC Coin Pendant (pendant only)
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Authentic Greek Coin of Alexander Tetradrachm, 336 - 323 BC, set in a 22k Gold Bezel.
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

22k Gold

Greek 4th Century BC Coin Pendant (pendant only)
Greek 4th Century BC Coin Pendant (pendant only)
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H 1.25 in W 0.75 in D 0.05 in
Ancient Greek Drachm Coin 22k Pendant (pendant only)
Located in Atlanta, GA
An authentic Greek Apollonia Pontika, AR Drachm Coin (Thrace, circa 450-400 BC), set in a custom
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

22k Gold

Ancient Greek Drachm Coin 22k Pendant (pendant only)
Ancient Greek Drachm Coin 22k Pendant (pendant only)
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H 1 in W 0.69 in D 0.13 in
Steven Battelle Ancient Greek Artemis Coin Pendant 22k Gold
Located in Soquel, CA
Handcrafted Steven Battelle Ancient Greek Artemis Coin in complementary 22K Gold Setting. The
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2010s Balinese Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

22k Gold

Steven Battelle Ancient Greek Artemis Coin Pendant 22k Gold
Steven Battelle Ancient Greek Artemis Coin Pendant 22k Gold
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W 1.58 in D 0.16 in L 1.97 in
Ancient Greek Owl & Athena Coin Pendant (pendant only)
Located in Atlanta, GA
An authentic Greek, Athens silver tetradrachm coin of Athena and Owl (circa 109/108 BC), set in a
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

22k Gold

Ancient Greek Owl & Athena Coin Pendant (pendant only)
Ancient Greek Owl & Athena Coin Pendant (pendant only)
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H 2.13 in W 0.69 in D 0.25 in
Ancient Greek Coin in 22k Drop Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
An authentic Greek Apollonia Pontika, AR Drachm Coin (Thrace, circa 450-400 BC), set in a rounded
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

22k Gold

Ancient Greek Coin in 22k Drop Pendant
Ancient Greek Coin in 22k Drop Pendant
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H 1.82 in W 0.69 in D 0.13 in
Two-Tone 18K Yellow Gold Large Ancient Greek Coin Pendant
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This vintage Two-Tone 18K Yellow Gold Pendant is designed as an ancient Greek Coin, depicting
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1990s Italian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Ancient Greek Bronze Coin in 22kt Pendant (pendant only)
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Authentic Greek bronze Tetrachalkon coin (circa 400-344 BC). This ancient Greek coin has been
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

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22k Gold, Bronze

Ancient Greek Bronze Coin in 22kt Pendant (pendant only)
Ancient Greek Bronze Coin in 22kt Pendant (pendant only)
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H 1.25 in W 0.19 in D 0.13 in
Greek Owl Tetradrachm Coin in 22k Pendant (pendant only)
Located in Atlanta, GA
An authentic Greek, Attica, Athens Tetradrachm Owl/Athena coin (circa 430-420 BC), set in a custom
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

22k Gold

Greek Owl Tetradrachm Coin in 22k Pendant (pendant only)
Greek Owl Tetradrachm Coin in 22k Pendant (pendant only)
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H 1.69 in D 0.19 in Dm 0.07 in
Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Athena Coin 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic ancient Greek silver "stater" coin from Thurium in Lucania (now in southern Italy
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Swan Coin 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic ancient Greek coin from the region of Cilicia (now in Western Turkey) with a beautiful
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Ancient Greek 3rd Century BC Dolphin Coin 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A high grade authentic Greek "nomos" coin 272-235 BC, from the Greek colony of Tarentum (in
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Apollo Coin 22K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
hunt. The reverse side of the coin features Zeus Labroundos, a local depiction of the the chief Greek
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

22k Gold

Ancient Greek 3rd Century BC Athena Coin 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic ancient Greek "nomos" coin from the Greek Colony of Herakleia (now in in Southern
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Medusa Coin 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic ancient Greek silver "drachm" coin from 450-400 BC featuring the face of Medusa with
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Nike Coin 18k Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A beautiful Image of the Greek Goddess Nike is featured on this rare coin from Terina, an ancient
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Ancient Greek 6th Century BC Griffin Coin 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic and rare archaic silver "drachm" coin from the Greek colony of Teos 475-465 BC
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21st Century and Contemporary American Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Greek Silver Coin (c240-290 BC) Pendant 14k
Located in Litchfield, CT
14k, The Coin is Greek c240-290 BC approximately, Silver. A sleek 14k gold frame is the perfect
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Pendant Necklaces

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14k Gold, Silver

Greek Silver Coin (c240-290 BC) Pendant 14k
Greek Silver Coin (c240-290 BC) Pendant 14k
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W 1 in L 1.38 in
Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Silver Owl Coin 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
" coin from the ancient Greek colony of Amisos in the Pontos region on the shores of the Black Sea, near
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold

Unisex 18k Reversible Greek Coin Pendant
Located in Arcadia, CA
18-karat yellow gold Ancient, authentic Greek coin Total weight is about 21.41g Pendant Diameter
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Unisex 18k Reversible Greek Coin Pendant
Unisex 18k Reversible Greek Coin Pendant
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H 1.66 in W 1.26 in
18kt Yellow Gold Ancient-Style Greek Coin Bezel Pendant, Very Good Condition
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Unique 18kt yellow gold ancient-style Greek coin bezel pendant with an ancient-style Greek coin set
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Early 2000s Greek Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Larissa Nymph Coin 22K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
the coin depicts one grazing. This coin is set in a Steven Battelle designed handmade 22K gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

22k Gold

Ancient Greek Goddess Coin Replica Tetradrachm Charm Pendant, 24K Gold Diamonds
Located in Bozeman, MT
Ancient Greek Goddess, Coin (Replica) Tetradrachm Charm Pendant, 24kt Solid Yellow Gold & 0.09ct
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2010s Turkish Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ancient Greek 5th Century BCE Silver Bull Coin 18k Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic, finely detailed silver "nomos" coin from the ancient Greek colony of Thourioi in
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Athena Owl Coin 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
double hammered bezel signature Steven Battelle 18K gold pendant design. This TOP-GRADE iconic coin from
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold

Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Aspendus Warrior Coin 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A beautiful toned authentic silver "stater" coin from the ancient Greek colony of Aspendus (370-250
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Ephesus Bee Coin 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic early archaic Greek silver "drachm" coin from Ephesus is held in a hammered and
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Silver Warrior Coin 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
ornamented 18K gold pendant design. Rare and unusual, this coin is not commonly set into jewelry. This
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21st Century and Contemporary American Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Ancient Greek 3rd Century BC Antiochus Elephant Coin 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic silver "drachm" coin from the Greek Seleucid Empire (one of the 4 territories that
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Warrior Triskeles Coin 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
example of the art and skill of the ancient Greek die makers !!! This pendant comes with a laminated coin
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Ancient Greek 3rd Century BC Tarentum Dolphin Coin 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic interesting silver "nomos" coin from the ancient Greek colony of Tarentum in Calabria
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Ancient Greek 2nd Century BC Ephesus Bee Coin 22K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic ancient Greek silver "drachm" coin depicting a bee from Ephesus 202-150 BC, is held in
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21st Century and Contemporary American Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

22k Gold

Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Gemini Coin Diamond 18k Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A authentic silver "stater" coin from the Greek colony of Istros in ancient Thrace (now near the
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Pegasus Coin Granulated 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic Corinthian style silver "Stater" coin from the ancient Greek colony of Anactorium
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21st Century and Contemporary American Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Ephesus Bee Coin 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
, are an abbreviation for Ephesus. This pendant comes with a lifetime laminated coin certificate of
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21st Century and Contemporary American Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Athena Owl Coin 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
row "jawan" granulated setting. This pendant comes with a laminated lifetime coin certificate of
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Nike Coin Diamond 22K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic and rare ancient Greek coin from the Greek colony of Terina in Bruttium (now near the
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 22k Gold

Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Griffin Coin Diamonds 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A griffin with foreleg raised proudly is depicted on this authentic silver "tetrobol" coin from the
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Ancient Greek 4th Century BCE Pegasus Coin Diamonds 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
constellation and the servant of Zeus. This pendant comes with a laminated lifetime coin certificate of
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Ancient Greek 2nd Century BC Owl Coin Diamonds 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic ancient Greek silver "tetradrachm" coin from Athens, Attica, 110-109 BC is set in a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Lion Coin Diamond 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
pendant comes with a laminated coin certificate of authenticity. The woven 18 inch (or 20 inch) 18K gold
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21st Century and Contemporary American Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Ancient Greek Head Coin Charm Pendant & Diamond, 24K Gold and Silver
Located in Bozeman, MT
Ancient Greek Head with Diamond Mini Pendant, 24K Gold and Silver, 3/8", Handmade by Prehistoric
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Medusa Coin Diamonds 22K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic ancient Greek "drachm" coin from 450-400 BC featuring the face of Medusa with her
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 22k Gold

Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Hoplite Warrior Stater Coin 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic archaic silver "stater" coin from the Greek region of Aspendos minted between 465-430
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Ancient Greek Thessaly 5th Century BC Silver Horse Coin 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic, ancient Greek silver "hemidrachm" coin from the Greek region of Thessaly showing the
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21st Century and Contemporary American Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Warrior with Helmet Coin 18k Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Battelle. This pendant is sent with a laminated lifetime coin certificate of authenticity. The finely
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Alexander the Great Coin 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic Ancient Greek "drachm" coin displaying the bust of Hercules is set in a double line
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Ephesus Bee Coin Diamond 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic ancient early Greek silver "drachm" coin from Ephesus 500-420 BC, is held in a
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Ancient Greek 2nd Century BC Cistophoric Serpents Coin Silver 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
coin in complementary fashion. This pendant is sent with a laminated lifetime coin certificate of
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21st Century and Contemporary American Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Silver

Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Archaic Griffin Coin Diamond 18k Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A rare and seldom seen authentic silver "drachm" coin from the ancient Greek colony of Abdera (on
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Ancient Greek 2nd Century BCE Athena Owl Coin Diamonds 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
the Western world. This pendant comes with a lifetime laminated coin certificate of authenticity. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Ancient Greek Thessaly 5th Century BC Horse Coin 18K Gold Diamond Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
bezel with a 1.8 mm VS1 diamond accent at bottom. This pendant is sent with a laminated coin
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Ancient Greek 3rd Century BC Seleucid Elephants Coin 22K Gold Diamonds Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
VS1 diamonds. This pendant is sent with a laminated coin certificate of authenticity. The 18k
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21st Century and Contemporary Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 22k Gold

Ancient Greek 4th Century Bc Corinth Pegasus Coin Diamonds 18k Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Greek world. The opposite side of the coin features the goddess Athena, (the personification of wisdom
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold

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Gold Greek Coin Pendant For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the gold greek coin pendant you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. You can easily find a 11 antique edition and 61 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a gold greek coin pendant from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a gold greek coin pendant has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Georgios Collections Inc, DUBINI and Vicki Orr are consistently popular. While most can agree that any gold greek coin pendant from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Diamond version from the 21 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also cabochon and rose cut versions for sale. When shopping for a gold greek coin pendant, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Gold Greek Coin Pendant?

On average, a gold greek coin pendant at 1stDibs sells for $2,975, while they’re typically $210 on the low end and $23,556 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Finding the Right pendant-necklaces for You

Whether you’re layering multiple jewelry pieces or opting for a single strand, vintage pendant necklaces are versatile accessories that can elevate your casual wear as easily as they can add a creative flourish to your formal attire.

The earliest jewelry was less about accessorizing than it was about wearers arming themselves with amulets. In Ancient Egypt, some amulets featured a loop so that they could be strung around one’s neck. While rubies have long been one of the few gemstones that can give diamonds a run for their money, members of some ancient civilizations valued the stones from the get-go, donning ruby pendants as well as other stones with the belief that these adornments would bring protection, healing powers or strength. Today, we still wear our charm bracelets and charm pendants around our necks for good luck.

Later, pendant necklaces, like most fine jewelry, were worn strictly by royalty or the upper class and conferred wealth and prestige. This changed over time, thankfully, as wearing jewelry became more widespread, a democratized means of personal expression.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, pendant necklaces evolved from their status as spiritual amulets, but the jewels still carried deep personal significance. Victorian pendants, in particular, were part of the “mourning jewelry” tradition. Wearers would embed their pendants with locks of hair from a deceased loved one as a way of grieving in the wake of a loss. In the case of cameo jewelry, some pendants were even decorated with miniature hand-carved portraits in a detailed raised relief. Today, portraiture is still a characteristic of many of the hand-carved pendant necklaces offered by Italian jewelry house Scala Gioielli.

Luxury fine jewelry brands such as Cartier, BVLGARI and David Yurman offer their own unique interpretations of the cherished accessory, embellishing platinum or gold pendant necklaces with diamonds, sapphires and other stones.

On 1stDibs, find an extraordinary range of vintage pendant necklaces and other necklaces today.