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Ancient Greek Flower Coin Pendant

Ancient Greek Flower Coin Pendant

$1,300.00
Ancient Greek Flower Coin Pendant—
$1,300.00

The Story


Obverse: Nude youth beside horse
Reverse:  Rosette with 12 pedals
Date: c. 480 - 450 B.C.
Bezel: 14k Gold
Weight:  6.22 grams
Diameter: 18 mm / .70 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

This silver coin was struck in the Ionian city of Erythrae during the early Classical period, a moment when Greek art and coinage were moving away from rigid Archaic conventions toward more naturalistic and idealized forms. The obverse depicts a nude youth standing beside a horse, a pairing that evokes aristocratic ideals of physical beauty, athletic training, and elite status, as horsemanship was closely associated with wealth and social standing. The composition emphasizes calm balance and restraint rather than motion, reflecting the developing Classical preference for harmony and proportion.

The reverse features a rosette with twelve petals, a motif inherited from earlier Greek and Near Eastern decorative traditions and commonly used as a civic symbol rather than a literal flower. Its continued use alongside a more naturalistic obverse highlights the transitional character of the period, where abstraction and realism coexist within the same design. 

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 Flower 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.

Ancient Greek Flower Coin Pendant - Image 2

Details & Craftsmanship

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

Ancient Greek Flower Coin Pendant - Image 3

Details & Craftsmanship

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

Ancient Greek Flower Coin Pendant - Image 4

Details & Craftsmanship

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

Ancient Greek Flower Coin Pendant - Image 5

Details & Craftsmanship

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

Description


Obverse: Nude youth beside horse
Reverse:  Rosette with 12 pedals
Date: c. 480 - 450 B.C.
Bezel: 14k Gold
Weight:  6.22 grams
Diameter: 18 mm / .70 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

This silver coin was struck in the Ionian city of Erythrae during the early Classical period, a moment when Greek art and coinage were moving away from rigid Archaic conventions toward more naturalistic and idealized forms. The obverse depicts a nude youth standing beside a horse, a pairing that evokes aristocratic ideals of physical beauty, athletic training, and elite status, as horsemanship was closely associated with wealth and social standing. The composition emphasizes calm balance and restraint rather than motion, reflecting the developing Classical preference for harmony and proportion.

The reverse features a rosette with twelve petals, a motif inherited from earlier Greek and Near Eastern decorative traditions and commonly used as a civic symbol rather than a literal flower. Its continued use alongside a more naturalistic obverse highlights the transitional character of the period, where abstraction and realism coexist within the same design. 

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 Flower 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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