Ancient Greek Lion Hemidrachm 400 BC 14K Gold and Sterling Silver Pendant | Artifact #8964

A Treasure of Earliest Ancient Greece, the Glittering Lion Hemidrachm - now in an Heirloom Pendant Please Note: This is an authentic Ancient Greek Treasure Coin, and you will receive the exact pendant in the photographs and description. SEE COIN DETAILS FOR PENDANT SIZE One of the earliest Greek city state coins minted, the diminutive silver Cherronesos Hemidrachm is a rare survivor of Ancient Greece’s Archaic Period. Minted with a running lion looking back over his shoulder on one side, and what is called a quadripartite incuse square (a pattern of four squares) on the other, it is one of the finest examples of early coin art. Your Ancient Greek Hemidrachm Coin Denomination: Hemidrachm Date: 400 - 338 BC Obverse (Front): The forepart of a lion looking back Reverse (Back): A quadripartite incuse square (a pattern of four squares)  Coin Metal: Silver Bezel Metal: 14K Gold and Proprietary Non-tarnishing Sterling Silver Articulating Bail Interior Diameter: Will accommodate chain or leat