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Ancient Greek Nymph Coin Pendant

Ancient Greek Nymph Coin Pendant

$750.00
Ancient Greek Nymph Coin Pendant—
$750.00

The Story


Obverse: Portrait of Nymph
Reverse:  Nymph Sitting on Boat
Date: c. 370 - 140 B.C.
Bezel: 14k Gold
Weight:  3.84 grams
Diameter: 16 mm / .62 inches

Description

This item is an authentic Greek coin, placed in a handmade bezel of 14k gold. There is only 1 of this item; you will receive the exact pendant shown in the photos.  

Chain necklaces can be purchased separately through this link.

History of the Artifact

Minted on the Greek island of Euboea, in the city of Histiaia, between 370-140 BC, the coins feature the elegant head of the Nymph ‘Histiaia’ from which the city got its name. The same Nymph Histiaia is also featured on the reverse sat on the prow of an ancient Greek Galley. 

A Nymph is a minor female nature deity typically associated with a particular location or landform. Different from goddesses, nymphs are generally regarded as divine spirits who animate nature, and are usually depicted as beautiful, young nubile maidens who love to dance and sing.

This coin is called a ‘Tetrobol’ signifying ‘4 Obols’. In Classical Greece, six Obols made up the drachma (a larger silver Greek coin, similar to the Roman Denarius). With one Obol, an ancient Greek could purchase a “Kantharos” of Wine (Cup of Wine), approximately 3 L or 100 US fl oz of Wine. Three obols were standard rate for prostitutes.

Authenticity

Ancient Artifacts guarantees the Authenticity of items sold through a three layer system of protection: 

  1. Ancient Artifacts exclusively sources artifacts from trusted and reputable antique distributors, many of whom have been selling Artifacts for decades.  
  2. Next, the Artifact is inspected by an expert team member, who is professionally trained in counterfeit detection After the artifact passes inspection, the Certificate of Authenticity is signed and the Artifact is packaged. 
  3. Finally, Ancient Artifacts gives an additional layer of protection by promising a full refund with no questions asked, in the extremely unlikely event that a counterfeit slips through our vetting process.

Your order will include:

  • Greek Nymph Coin Pendant shown in photos
  • Certificate of Authenticity

Ancient Artifacts relics are guaranteed authentic and have a 100% money back policy. Read more about our Mission and Promise for authenticity.

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Details & Craftsmanship

Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

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Details & Craftsmanship

Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

Ancient Greek Nymph Coin Pendant - Image 4

Details & Craftsmanship

Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

Ancient Greek Nymph Coin Pendant - Image 5

Details & Craftsmanship

Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

Description


Obverse: Portrait of Nymph
Reverse:  Nymph Sitting on Boat
Date: c. 370 - 140 B.C.
Bezel: 14k Gold
Weight:  3.84 grams
Diameter: 16 mm / .62 inches

Description

This item is an authentic Greek coin, placed in a handmade bezel of 14k gold. There is only 1 of this item; you will receive the exact pendant shown in the photos.  

Chain necklaces can be purchased separately through this link.

History of the Artifact

Minted on the Greek island of Euboea, in the city of Histiaia, between 370-140 BC, the coins feature the elegant head of the Nymph ‘Histiaia’ from which the city got its name. The same Nymph Histiaia is also featured on the reverse sat on the prow of an ancient Greek Galley. 

A Nymph is a minor female nature deity typically associated with a particular location or landform. Different from goddesses, nymphs are generally regarded as divine spirits who animate nature, and are usually depicted as beautiful, young nubile maidens who love to dance and sing.

This coin is called a ‘Tetrobol’ signifying ‘4 Obols’. In Classical Greece, six Obols made up the drachma (a larger silver Greek coin, similar to the Roman Denarius). With one Obol, an ancient Greek could purchase a “Kantharos” of Wine (Cup of Wine), approximately 3 L or 100 US fl oz of Wine. Three obols were standard rate for prostitutes.

Authenticity

Ancient Artifacts guarantees the Authenticity of items sold through a three layer system of protection: 

  1. Ancient Artifacts exclusively sources artifacts from trusted and reputable antique distributors, many of whom have been selling Artifacts for decades.  
  2. Next, the Artifact is inspected by an expert team member, who is professionally trained in counterfeit detection After the artifact passes inspection, the Certificate of Authenticity is signed and the Artifact is packaged. 
  3. Finally, Ancient Artifacts gives an additional layer of protection by promising a full refund with no questions asked, in the extremely unlikely event that a counterfeit slips through our vetting process.

Your order will include:

  • Greek Nymph Coin Pendant shown in photos
  • Certificate of Authenticity

Ancient Artifacts relics are guaranteed authentic and have a 100% money back policy. Read more about our Mission and Promise for authenticity.