Ancient bronze coin with an image of a Hippocampus with elegant forward swept wings. The obverse side of the coin is an image of Athena wearing a Corinthian helmet.
18kt recycled gold hand fabricated mount with 18kt enhancer bail.
Story
Hippos (horse) + kampos (sea monster). Poseidon often drives a chariot drawn by hippocampi.The hippocampus is viewed as a benevolent and spiritual creature that helped people. As a mythical creature, it's strongly associated with creativity and imagination. Sailors regarded the hippocampus as a good omen in that it could control the waves and the weather. It was also a symbol of agility and strength.
Description
Ancient bronze coin with an image of a Hippocampus with elegant forward swept wings. The obverse side of the coin is an image of Athena wearing a Corinthian helmet.
18kt recycled gold hand fabricated mount with 18kt enhancer bail.
Story
Hippos (horse) + kampos (sea monster). Poseidon often drives a chariot drawn by hippocampi.The hippocampus is viewed as a benevolent and spiritual creature that helped people. As a mythical creature, it's strongly associated with creativity and imagination. Sailors regarded the hippocampus as a good omen in that it could control the waves and the weather. It was also a symbol of agility and strength.