Athena Tetradrachm Coin Diamond Necklace
Athena Tetradrachm Coin Diamond Necklace
About the Piece
Authentic Ancient Greek Coin
This pendent is made of an authentic Tetradrachm silver coin minted in Athens between 454-404 B.C. that weighs 16.9 grams. The pendent is made of 18k gold and measures 1" across and 1.5" long when hanging from a chain (which is not included) and is adorned with a large diamond. On one side the coin depicts Athena wearing an Attic helmet ornamented with olive leaves and bold necklace. On the obverse of the coin, a standing owl with olive sprig and lunar crescent in upper left side and the letters AOE stand for "Of the Athenians".
In Greek mythology, Athena is the goddess of wisdom, peace, warfare, strategy and reason. Athena was almost always attended by her owl, which revealed truths of the world to her, making it a literal manifestation of wisdom and knowledge.
You can feel confident that this coin is genuine, each coin has been inspected and approved to be authentic by a professional Numismatic who specializes in ancient coinage. A certificate is provided with this piece which guarantees the following coin to be from the period and date stated.