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Ancient Bactria Greek bronze with Caduceus symbol set in 18kt gold and sterling silver with large enhancer bail
Ancient Greek Bronze coin pendant of Elephant with bell set in 18kt gold and sterling silver
Ancient Greek bronze with Caduceus symbol set in 18kt gold and sterling silver with large enhancer bail
Greek Bronze Bactria Caduceus and Elephant (073)

Greek Bronze Bactria Caduceus and Elephant (073)

Sale price$1,220.00
Description

This large ancient bronze coin has a unique dark red and green patina. One side features the Caduceus, the staff of Hermes, symbolizing peace. The reverse shows a trumpeting elephant wearing a bell.

Size and Material

Size: 30mm

Hand-fabricated sterling silver and 18kt recycled gold mount with an 18kt gold enhancer bail.

One of a kind with a Certificate of Authenticity.

Chain not included; available separately.  See Chains

Story

Dated: 200-185 BCE

Demetrios I of Bactria was never defeated in battle and was known as the second Alexander.  

The rejoicing elephant, depicted on the front of the coin, is surrounded by the royal bead-and-reel decoration. The elephant, one of the symbols of Buddhism and the Gautama Buddha, possibly represents the victory of Buddhism brought about by Demetrios.
The coin's reverse depicts the caduceus, a symbol of Hermes and also a symbol of reconciliation between two fighting serpents, which is likely a representation of peace between the Greeks and the Sungas and likewise between Buddhism and Brahmanism.   (hellenicaworld.com)

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Description

This large ancient bronze coin has a unique dark red and green patina. One side features the Caduceus, the staff of Hermes, symbolizing peace. The reverse shows a trumpeting elephant wearing a bell.

Size and Material

Size: 30mm

Hand-fabricated sterling silver and 18kt recycled gold mount with an 18kt gold enhancer bail.

One of a kind with a Certificate of Authenticity.

Chain not included; available separately.  See Chains

Story

Dated: 200-185 BCE

Demetrios I of Bactria was never defeated in battle and was known as the second Alexander.  

The rejoicing elephant, depicted on the front of the coin, is surrounded by the royal bead-and-reel decoration. The elephant, one of the symbols of Buddhism and the Gautama Buddha, possibly represents the victory of Buddhism brought about by Demetrios.
The coin's reverse depicts the caduceus, a symbol of Hermes and also a symbol of reconciliation between two fighting serpents, which is likely a representation of peace between the Greeks and the Sungas and likewise between Buddhism and Brahmanism.   (hellenicaworld.com)