This delicate charm necklace features a genuine Ancient Greek Cherronesos Lion coin from 386-338 B.C. set with a solid 14k yellow gold setting.
LIONS - This coin is from the Greek colony of Thracian Cherronesos, and these coins were used to facilitate trade throughout the Black Sea. The earliest coins we have from the Greeks all featured animals, and mostly lions; but this coin type was one of earliest to have a design on the back as well.
* Very Fine Ancient Greek Hemidrachm Lion Coin - Thracian Cherronesos mint
* Front: Lion Looking Back Over Shoulder & Roaring
* Back: Four-Part Incuse Square with 2 Raised & 2 Lowered Quadrants; Dot/Monogram & Dot/Bow inside
* Pendant Drop: 28.86mm/1.14 inches
* Pendant Width: 18.96mm/0.75 inches
* Pendant Only or with a 14k Gold Wheat Chain 0.8mm Thickness Adjustable to 16, 17, and 18 inches (shown at 16 inches)
** PLEASE NOTE: This is the exact coin you will receive! As all of these ancient coins were made by hand (and have aged thousands of years), they all have unique shapes and printings; and are therefore one of a kind. Necklace comes with a certificate of authenticity.
*** NOTE: Necklace comes with a certificate of authenticity.
