GREEK MARONEIA, THRACE COIN PENDANT

IN 14KY GOLD

400 - 350 B.C.

Maroneia was a farming and trade center founded at the foot of Mt. Ismaros on the southern coast of Thrace, about 30 miles east of Abdera, in the 7th century B.C. by colonists from the island of Chios.  The place was named for Maron, a legendary priest of Apollo, who features in the Odyssey as the bestower of gifts on Odysseus.  Maroneia was renowned for the excellent quality of its wine and vines feature prominently on its coinage.  Mythology relates that Odysseus got the Cyclops drunk on red wine from Ismaros.  The horse appears to have been the special emblem of the city though its precise significance is uncertain.  It reached its zenith in the 5th century B.C. and, together with Abdera and Aino, was considered the most prosperous city-state in Thrace.  

Galloping across the face of this ancient Greek coin is the city's ancient mascot, a beautiful prancing horse and rider.   Detail is superb and the awesome two-tone patina over the bronze really makes the fantastic classic Greek art stand out.  A very affordable piece of ancient art!

Overall diameter is 17 mm.  

CPG001     SOLD  

*if desired, add $195 for chain shown, a 16" 14K two-tone white gold popcorn chain with yellow gold bead accents.

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