Savati 22K Solid Gold and Sterling Silver Athena Single Sided Coin Pendant
22K Solid Gold & Sterling Silver. Width: about 3 cm 1.18 inches. Height: about 3.70 cm 1.46 inches (hanger included). Free Gift Box for this item. 22K Solid Gold and Sterling Silver single sided coin pendant, inspired by the ancient Greek gold stater, issued by Alexander the Great. On the front side of the pendant, the obverse side of the coin depicting goddess Athena wearing a Corinthian helmet is set in a gold bezel. A thick pendant decorated with engraved motifs on both sides. Especially suitable for coin and history lovers, handcrafted with the finest attention to detail by designer Savati. This is an authentic handmade piece, unique and provided directly from the designer. As in all handmade products, there may be a slight variation in sizes and colors and this is what makes them unique and valuable. Athena & Nike – Alexander the Great Gold Stater. A gold stater minted during the kingship of Alexander the Great. Alexander the Great (356 BC – 323 BC), also known as Alexander III, king of Macedon, was one of the most successful military commanders in history, conquering most of the known world before his death; he is regarded as one of the greatest military strategists and tacticians who ever lived. Very soon after Alexander the Great’s ascended to the throne, he started a monetary reform in order to make the Macedonian coinage competitive and international. Adopting the Athenian monetary standard for the silver coins (tetradrachms and drachmas) he used on the obverse and reverse sides themes from Macedonian mythology (as the depiction of Hercules) while keeping on the other side themes from the Pan-Hellenic pantheon (as the Olympian God Zeus or Goddess Athena). On the gold staters he issued, he introduced the depictions of Athena and Nike (Victory). He chose Athena, because according to Iliad, which was Alexander’s favourite book, she was the patroness of the besiegers of Troy and Nike, because she was the goddess of victory. All coins issued by Alexander, have the inscription : “ALEXANDROU” meaning “belonging to Alexander”. The original coin is actually exhibited in the Numismatic Museum of Greece. Dispatch & Transit Time. Our items are packed with extra care and delivered with the safest packing, so that they arrive to you in perfect condition. TRANSIT TIME by REGISTERED POST. AUSTRIA, BELGIUM, FRANCE, GERMANY, DENMARK, SWITZERLAND, ESTONIA, UK, IRELAND, ICELAND, SPAIN, ITALY, LATVIA, LITHUANIA LUXEMBURG, MALTA, NORWAY, THE NETHERLANDS, HUNGARY, POLAND, PORTUGAL, SLOVAK REPUBL. SLOVENIA, SWEDEN, CZECH PERUBLIC, FINLAND, CYPRUS. Transit times are provided by the carrier and may vary according to destination, especially during peak periods. Items of usage, items for display, created by earthy materials, elaborated with traditional or innovative techniques, in traditional or contemporary designs. Items that bring a breath, a smell, a touch of our natural environment into our homes. Items that we use everyday or items that surround us, that create a stronger bond with Mother Earth, with our roots, that open windows to memories, that give inspiration to our days, that contribute to our well-being. That’s our philosophy in choosing these pieces for you and for your beloved ones… To bring this little bit of magic into our homes, into our lives, into our souls. The Culture Taste Team. We are happy to receive your questions, your suggestions and any request for customized products. We normally respond within 24 hours, taking into consideration the Time Zone. Greece is operating on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) plus 2 hours (GMT+2) and (GMT+3) during daylight saving time. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Fine Jewelry\Necklaces & Pendants”. The seller is “culturetaste” and is located in this country: GR. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Greece
- Style: Pendant
- Base Metal: Yellow Gold, 22k
- Theme: Coins & Money
- Metal Purity: 925 parts per 1000
- Metal: Sterling Silver
- Brand: Savati
- Main Stone: No Stone