{"product_id":"ancient-greek-horseman-coin-pendant-copy","title":"Ancient Greek Octopus Coin Pendant","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eObverse: Octopus\u003cbr\u003eReverse: Head of Arethousa right, wearing pearl tainia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDate: c. 478-466 BC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBezel: 14k Gold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWeight:  2.16 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDiameter: 15 mm \/ .59 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eitem\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an authentic Greek silver coin, placed in a handmade bezel of 14k Gold. There is only 1 of this item; \u003cstrong\u003eyou will receive the exact pendant shown in the photos. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory of the Artifact\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis small silver litra was struck in the Greek city of Syracuse between 478 and 466 BC, during the rule of the tyrant Hieron I, when Syracuse was emerging as the dominant power in Sicily. The obverse portrays the nymph Arethusa, the city's divine protectress, whose freshwater spring on the island of Ortygia became one of Syracuse's most enduring symbols. Her graceful portrait reflects the growing sophistication of Sicilian engraving during the early Classical period, when local artists began producing some of the finest coin designs in the Greek world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse features an octopus, a distinctive emblem of Syracuse's intimate relationship with the sea. As one of the Mediterranean's foremost naval and commercial powers, the city depended on maritime trade, fishing, and naval strength for its prosperity, making marine imagery a natural civic symbol. Although modest in size, litrai like this carried carefully chosen designs that projected the city's identity through both mythology and everyday life. Today, these coins are admired for their elegant simplicity and are regarded as early examples of the artistic excellence that would later make Syracusan coinage among the most celebrated of the ancient world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthenticity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAncient Artifacts guarantees the Authenticity of items sold through a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ethree layer system of protection\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAncient Artifacts exclusively sources artifacts from trusted and reputable antique distributors, many of whom have been selling Artifacts for decades.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNext, the Artifact is inspected by an expert team member, who is professionally trained in counterfeit detection After the artifact passes inspection, the Certificate of Authenticity is signed and the Artifact is packaged. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinally, Ancient Artifacts gives an additional layer of protection by promising a full refund with no questions asked, in the extremely unlikely event that a counterfeit slips through our vetting process.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eYour order will include:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarcus Aurelius Coin Pendant shown in photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCertificate of Authenticity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eAncient Artifacts relics are guaranteed authentic and have a 100% money back policy. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ancient-artifacts-store.myshopify.com\/pages\/the-ancient-artifacts-mission-promise\"\u003eRead more about our Mission and Promise for authenticity.\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ancient Artifacts Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51974478069976,"sku":"7406","price":1800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/3987\/8104\/files\/7406_front.png?v=1783709910","url":"https:\/\/ancientartifacts.com\/products\/ancient-greek-horseman-coin-pendant-copy","provider":"Ancient Artifacts Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}