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Ancient Greek 4th Century Bc Alexander the Great Zeus Coin 18k Gold Pendant
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A top grade, "as struck", authentic ancient silver "drachm" coin displaying the Greek god of Zeus seated on his throne holding an eagle on his arm is set in a Steven Battelle designed opposing doubled wire spirals with granulation handmade pendant design with 1.8 mm VS1 accent diamond on the bail. The coin is from approximately 310-301 BC, struck after Alexander's death. The other side features the young Hercules clad in the lion skin cape he acquired from slaying the Nemian lion (one of the 10 labors of Hercules). This particular type of coin was established by Alexander the Great and continued to be minted for up to a hundred years after his death. It was approximately the daily wage for a skilled worker or soldier. This pendant comes with a laminated coin certificate of authenticity. The handmade hammered chain shown is not included but can be provided additionally. We discount chains 20% when ordered with a pendant.
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- Weight:7.09 g
- Dimensions:Diameter: 0.87 in (22 mm)Length: 1.42 in (36 mm)
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- Date of Manufacture:2022
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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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