Persian Empire Coin Pendant

Persian Empire
14k Gold
$700.00
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Coin: Silver Siglos
Obverse: Persian King Kneeling with bow
Date: 520 - 340 B.C.
Bezel: 14k Gold
Weight:  6.91 grams
Diameter: 1.9 cm / .74 in

Description

This item is an authentic Persian Empire coin, placed in a handmade bezel of 14k Gold. There is only 1 of this item; you will receive the exact pendant shown in the photos.  

Chain necklaces can be purchased separately through this link.

History of the Artifact

The Achaemenid Empire, also known as the First Persian Empire, stands as one of the greatest powers of antiquity. Founded by Cyrus the Great, it boasted rulers like Darius I and Xerxes I, who left lasting marks on history. These silver sigloi (derived from the Persian word for "shekel") were likely minted during Xerxes’ reign (486–465 BCE), a period marked by Persia’s vast territorial reach and its ambitions to expand into Greece.

Following Darius I’s failed attempt to conquer Greece at the Battle of Marathon in 490 BCE, Xerxes renewed the campaign in 481–479 BCE. It is possible that these coins were minted to fund his massive invasion force, including hired mercenaries. The siglos, weighing about 5.5 grams, was part of the standardized currency introduced by Darius I. Featuring the Persian king in a running or kneeling pose, armed with a bow or spear, it symbolized his roles as both a warrior and a guardian of the empire.

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Your order will include:

  • Persian Empire Coin Pendant shown in photos
  • Certificate of Authenticity

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