{"product_id":"crusader-state-pendant-bohemond-iii-copy-4","title":"Ancient Greek Owl Coin Pendant","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCoin: Silver Drachm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eObverse: Hera-Tyche facing right, wearing a mural crown.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eReverse:  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA front-facing \u003c\/span\u003eowl\u003cspan\u003e with spread wings, standing on a shield.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDate: c. 300 -125 B.C.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBezel: Sterling Silver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWeight:  5.57 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDiameter: 1.6 cm \/ .62 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis item is an authentic ancient Greek coin, placed in a handmade bezel of sterling silver. There is only 1 of this item; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eyou will receive the exact pendant shown in the photos. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eChain necklaces can be purchased separately through \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ancientartifacts.shop\/collections\/necklace-chains\"\u003ethis link.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory of the Artifact\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis silver drachm was struck in the ancient Greek city of Amisos, located on the southern coast of the Black Sea in modern-day Samsun, Turkey, during the Hellenistic period, circa 300–125 BC. Amisos was an important commercial port connecting the Greek cities of the Black Sea with the interior of Anatolia, benefiting from maritime trade and its strategic coastal position. The obverse depicts Hera-Tyche facing right, wearing a distinctive mural crown resembling the towers and battlements of a fortified city. Tyche was the Greek goddess of fortune and prosperity, while the mural crown symbolized the protection, strength, and prosperity of the city itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse features an owl facing forward with its wings spread, perched upon a round shield. The owl was traditionally associated with Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom and warfare, while the shield emphasized military strength and civic defense. This distinctive combination had appeared on earlier coinage of Amisos, demonstrating the city's attachment to its established symbols and artistic traditions. By pairing the familiar owl and shield with the portrait of Hera-Tyche, these Hellenistic drachms expressed both the protective power of the gods and the civic identity of Amisos during a period of changing political influences throughout the Black Sea region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthenticity\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAncient Artifacts guarantees the Authenticity of items sold through a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ethree layer system of protection\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAncient Artifacts exclusively sources artifacts from trusted and reputable antique distributors, many of whom have been selling Artifacts for decades.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\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\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\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\/span\u003e\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 style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCrusader state pendant shown in photos\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCertificate of Authenticity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAncient Artifacts relics are guaranteed authentic and have a 100% money back policy. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ancient-artifacts-store.myshopify.com\/pages\/the-ancient-artifacts-mission-promise\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eRead more about our Mission and Promise for authenticity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ancient Artifacts Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53004400722136,"sku":"7707","price":528.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/3987\/8104\/files\/7707_back.png?v=1794588704","url":"https:\/\/ancientartifacts.com\/products\/crusader-state-pendant-bohemond-iii-copy-4","provider":"Ancient Artifacts Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}