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Ancient Greek Bronze Coin from Syracuse Hippocamp in 18kt Recycled Gold Setting and Enhancer Bail Pendant
Ancient 405-367 BC Greek Bronze Coin from Syracuse Hippocamp in 18kt Recycled Gold Setting and Enhancer Bail Pendant
Ancient Greek Bronze Coin Gold Pendant Back with image of Athena in Corinthian Helmet
Ancient Greek Bronze coin from Syracuse, Sicily of Athena and a Hippocamp certificate of authenticity

Greek Bronze Hippocamp and Athena, Syracuse 405-367 BC (030)

Sale price$1,550.00
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.  

Syracuse, Sicily

Dated:  405-367 BC

One of a kind with certificate of authenticity.

Chain is sold separately.  See Chains

Size and Material

Bronze 19mm coin

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.  

Syracuse, Sicily

Dated:  405-367 BC

One of a kind with certificate of authenticity.

Chain is sold separately.  See Chains

Size and Material

Bronze 19mm coin

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.