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Ancient Greek 3rd Century BC Man-Headed Bull and Nike Coin 18K Gold Pendant
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An authentic silver "didrachm" coin minted from 275-250 BC in the Greek colony of Neopolis (now Naples) depicts a man-headed bull walking to the right, crowned by Nike, the Greek goddess of victory. The bull is probably the river god, Acheloos, named after the largest river in Greece. The Greeks often associated bulls with water, and the man-headed bull may have been a way of depicting the power and fertility of the rivers that flowed through Neapolis. It's also possible that the man-headed bull represents Dionysus, the Greek god of wine and revelry. Dionysus has been depicted as a bull, also associated with water. The presence of Nike on the coin may be a reference to Dionysus, as she was often depicted as his companion. The opposite side of the coin is the head of the nymph Parthenope. This fascinating coin is set within a Steven Battelle designed handmade 18K bezel setting surrounded by round wire and 2 "jawan" granulation accents. This pendant is sent with a laminated lifetime coin certificate of authenticity. The 18K handmade hammered chain shown is not included, but can be ordered additionally. It comes in 18”, 20”, and 24” lengths. We discount our chains 20% when ordered with a pendant.
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- Weight:9.03 g
- Dimensions:Length: 1.19 in (30 mm)
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- Date of Manufacture:2023
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- Seller Location:Soquel, CA
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Steven Battelle
After a chance trip to SouthEast Asia in 1987, Steven Battelle became fascinated with the jewelry and iconology from the ancient cultures of Egypt, Mesopotamia, Greece, and Asia. Eventually forming a partnership with a dedicated group of Balinese village goldsmiths using painstaking handmade techniques, they together create unique designs that incorporate those timeless and classic motifs. He incorporates primarily cabochon gemstones as well as ancient Greek and Roman coins, each piece capturing the feelings of a bygone age. If you wish to create your own special piece, similar to a style we make, please let us know, and we'll see what we can do.
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