Danubian Celt Tetradrachm early 3rd century BC (079)
This ancient Celtic silver tetradrachm coin features a beautifully rendered horse and rider artfully framed in gold and diamonds.
The reverse side of the pendant features an extraordinary image of Zeus.
The coin is inspired by the Greek Philip II Tetradrachm.
Coin size: 25mm silver tetradrachm.
18kt recycled gold mount, accented with Canadian-sourced diamonds.
Mounting fabricated in San Francisco, CA.
One-of-a-kind with a Certificate of Authenticity.
Grade: an attractive VF, a scarce early Celtic derivation of Macedonian tetradrachm.
Chain not included; available separately. See Chains
Dated: early 3rd century BCE
Celtic culture was dynamic and far-reaching in the 3rd century BCE. They spread from modern-day Spain to Syria and Great Britain, and along the Danube. The Celts adopted Greek and Roman coins for trade and wealth accumulation. Over time, the engravings on these coins began to reflect Celtic artistic styles, symbolism, and worldview, departing from traditional Greek and Roman designs. Horses were symbols of power, the sun, and the warrior elite. Similarly, images of the heads of Hercules and Zeus symbolized protection or the soul.Danubian Celts Blog
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This ancient Celtic silver tetradrachm coin features a beautifully rendered horse and rider artfully framed in gold and diamonds.
The reverse side of the pendant features an extraordinary image of Zeus.
The coin is inspired by the Greek Philip II Tetradrachm.
Coin size: 25mm silver tetradrachm.
18kt recycled gold mount, accented with Canadian-sourced diamonds.
Mounting fabricated in San Francisco, CA.
One-of-a-kind with a Certificate of Authenticity.
Grade: an attractive VF, a scarce early Celtic derivation of Macedonian tetradrachm.
Chain not included; available separately. See Chains
Dated: early 3rd century BCE
Celtic culture was dynamic and far-reaching in the 3rd century BCE. They spread from modern-day Spain to Syria and Great Britain, and along the Danube. The Celts adopted Greek and Roman coins for trade and wealth accumulation. Over time, the engravings on these coins began to reflect Celtic artistic styles, symbolism, and worldview, departing from traditional Greek and Roman designs. Horses were symbols of power, the sun, and the warrior elite. Similarly, images of the heads of Hercules and Zeus symbolized protection or the soul.Danubian Celts Blog