Marcus Aurelius - Mars Set in Sterling Ancient Silver Pendant

To appreciate the pendant's size, the relief of the coin and the shape of the bail, see the picture showing the coin next to a US quarter. The coin was first set in a gold bezel, whi...

Read my blog post about Athens' owl coin: https://www. peregrinependants. com/blog/athens-owl-coin To appreciate its size, the relief of the coin and the shape of the bail, see the picture showing the coin next to a US quarter. The coin was first set in a gold bezel, which was then hammered over the edge of both sides. This was then sanded and polished. This pendant is built to last. Currently have three Athenian owls of varying quality, set in 18k gold. This is an excellent one. Note how thick these coins are. The pendant weighs about 20 grams (0.7 oz) Coin was purchased from Britain's premier ancient coin dealer. Athenian Tetradrachm - Struck: 454 – 404 BC in Athens Obverse: Helmeted head of Athena right Reverse: Owl standing right with head facing; olive sprig and crescent behind; all within incuse square - Comes with certificate which guarantees authenticity and provides background information (listed below) on the acquired coin - Jewelry pouch included; Pictured 14k gold chain can be purchased separately - Interested in ancient coins? I wrote a little bit about what I find fascinating about them here: https://tinyurl. com/24pkndjw Ancients people would sometimes chisel (test cut) a coin to determine if the coin was a good, official, solid silver or gold coin, or if it was a fourree, a plated counterfeit. Owls on Ancient Coins Owls...

This pendant features an authentic silver drachm struck during the reign of Alexander III of Macedon, better known as Alexander the Great (336–323 BC). The coin is hand-set in a cust...

This is a drachm in the style of the Athenian tetradrachm showing the owl and Athena. Athenian owls were very famous throughout the region, with many localities imitating the coinage...

Chrysoprase measures 12 MM X 16 MM . Size of silver part is 21 MM X 31 MM. ( Without Loop , where we put chain) Handcrafted , one of a kind. Total pendant weigh 11.57 gram.

Round 11 MM Smokey quartz and baguette 5 mm X 10 MM quartz are semi precious stones. All these stones are hand cut and polished stones. The pendant is handcrafted and one of a kind....

This sterling silver coin is inspired by an ancient Greek Tetradrachm and illustrates Athena and the wise owl. Coin is set in 18k yellow gold. It is a striking and historically rich ...

Ancient Byzantine bronze coin (Justin II and Queen Sophia, Follis, 565-578 AD) set in an oxidized sterling silver rope bezel pendant on a brushed whea...