ANCIENT GREEK SILVER HORSE COIN PENDANT

IN 14KY GOLD 

350 - 340 B.C.

Equestrian themes in ancient coins are extremely popular and sought after by collectors.  This remarkable coin is a GENUINE ancient Greek silver drachm showing a feisty horse crouching and ready to spring forward.  This is the reverse side mounted outward in this classy, high-polished 14K yellow gold pendant.  The ancient Greek artistic style of the horse has been rendered in a most beautiful manner.  The darkened silver patina in the background contrasts well with the bright yellow gold of the setting.  This is an ancient silver coin minted in the 4th century B.C. in the city of Larissa from ancient Thessaly in Greece.  The other side (not shown or made to be worn outward) shows the head of the Greek mythological nymph Larissa.  This is one of the most artistically attractive ancient coin pendants we have done with a horse theme and one of the few from Ancient Greece.  The style of the horse is a classic image for ancient times.  Our requests for horse-themed jewelry far exceeds the pieces we offer so grab this one quick if you find it speaks to you!  Very highly recommended for the equestrian enthusiast!  This is one piece that will be the talk of any gathering where it is worn.  Certainly, you wouldn't have to worry about someone else showing up with one like it!  A one-of-a-kind masterpiece of modern jewelry craftsmanship and authentic ancient Greek art.

In Greek mythology Larissa was a NAIAD nymph.  The Naiads were nymphs who lived in and took care of springs, rivers and fountains in the ancient world.  Larissa was a lover of Poseidon who gave birth to three sons, Achaios, Phthios, and Pelasgus.

Silver ancient Greek drachm coins minted by the city of Larissa between 400 BC and at least 340 BC show an obverse side with the face of Larissa.  She is displayed as a three-quarters face with wild flowing hair.  This style was copied from the head of Arethusa by Cimon, depicted on Syracusan tetradrachms.  According to hoards of these coins found in Thessaly, this coinage was produced down to 320 BC.  Other coins depict Larissa seated, holding a hydria and with a spring nearby, confirming her status as a Naiad nymph.

Overall diameter is 22 mm.

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