Genuine Ancient Greek Coin in 14k Solid Gold and. 925 Silver Pendant and Chain
Numari Jewelry: Linking Past and Present with History you can Wear. This Numari branded 14 karat gold and sterling silver pendant features a superb high-quality example of one of. The most interesting classic coins of Ancient Greece. It is a genuine silver drachm of Apollonia Pontika, or the “City of Apollo”, dating from about 450 to 350 BCE. The obverse of this coin features an image of the mythological Medusa, who could turn a person into stone by looking at them. Several different images of Medusa have been used on this type of coin, sometimes with clear snakes in Medusa’s hair, but more often with stylized snakes or ringlets. The obverse features an anchor, a crayfish, and usually the letter “A” for Apollonia on the Black Sea where the coin was minted. Numari is a premium quality coin jewelry brand that ensures coins are pressure set only and are not damaged in the setting. Note that the gold bezel is solid 14kt gold and not gold plated. The rest of the pendant and chain are sterling silver. A perfectly themed 18 inch 5 gram sterling silver “snake chain” is also included. Medusa in Mythology and Culture. The story of Medusa changed and evolved over time. The earliest stories describe a beautiful young woman whose crowning glory was her magnificent long hair. Medusa was desired and courted by many suitors, but before she could be betrothed to a husband, Poseidon found her worshipping in the temple of Athena and ravished her. Athena was outraged at her sacred temple being violated and turned her anger upon Medusa by turning her beautiful tresses into snakes and giving her the destructive power to turn anyone who looked directly at her into stone. Medusa was later beheaded by the hero Perseus, who used her head as a weapon to turn his enemies to stone. The head was finally given to the goddess Athena to place on her shield. Medusa is also described as one of three gorgon sisters, all of whom had a hideous appearance. While few would regard Medusa herself as lucky, the gorgon styled image of Medusa has been considered a symbol of luck and protection since the earliest times of ancient Greece. Medusa had the power to protect against enemies and to warding off evil spirits. Right up to modern times, images of gorgons appear in architecture to protect buildings and those within it. In the same way, Medusa may protect and bring luck to the one who wears her image in this pendant. Solid 14 karat gold and sterling silver. 18 inch Sterling Silver chain is included (16 inch plus 2 inch extender). Total approximately 7 grams. Approximately 20 mm x 23 mm. Medusa (in Gorgon style). Anchor with crayfish and letter “A”. Approximately 2,350 to 2,450 years old (issued 450 to 350 BCE). Guaranteed genuine original coin. Numari fine coin jewelry.