{"product_id":"athenian-tetradrachm-coin-pendant-copy","title":"Athenian Tetradrachm Coin Pendant","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eObverse: Head of Athena\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eReverse: \u003cspan\u003eOwl standing right, head facing; olive sprig and crescent to left\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCoin: Silver Tetradrachma\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDate: 454-404 B.C.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBezel: 14k Gold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWeight:  18.82 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDiameter: 26 mm \/ .102 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 Athenian silver Tetradrachm, placed in a handmade bezel of 14 karat 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\u003eDuring the mid-fifth century B.C., Athens introduced a standardized silver coin that quickly became one of the most recognizable currencies of the ancient world. On the obverse, the coin bore the head of Athena, the city’s patron goddess, wearing her crested helmet decorated with olive leaves and a palmette. The reverse featured her companion, the owl, rendered in a stiff but strikingly clear style, standing beside an olive sprig and the inscription “ΑΘΕ,” short for “of the Athenians.” Its design was simple yet powerful, symbolizing both wisdom and the wealth of Athens, and it remained consistent for decades without major alteration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese coins were minted in vast quantities between the defeat of the Persians and the end of the Peloponnesian War, funded by the silver from the Laurion mines. Their uniform weight and purity gave them credibility across the Mediterranean, and merchants from Sicily to Egypt accepted them without hesitation. For Athens, this currency was more than a tool of commerce—it was a projection of imperial power. The “owl” tetradrachm carried Athenian influence far beyond Attica, helping to bind the Delian League economically and to fuel the city’s monumental building programs, including the Parthenon. Even today, collectors prize these coins not only for their artistry but also as enduring symbols of Athens’ golden age.\u003cbr\u003e\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":51974441795800,"sku":"7402","price":2650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/3987\/8104\/files\/7402_back.png?v=1783708526","url":"https:\/\/ancientartifacts.com\/products\/athenian-tetradrachm-coin-pendant-copy","provider":"Ancient Artifacts Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}