Ancient Greek Medusa and Nike Protection and Victory Bronze Coin 120 BC Sterling Silver Pendant | Artifact #8912

The ancient symbols of Protection & Victory - Medusa and Nike - unite on the Ancient Greek Bronze Tetrachalkon - 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 BELOW FOR PENDANT SIZE The most striking thing about the ancient state of Pontus’ bronze Tetrachalkons are their portrayal of the Aegis - a shield with the head of Medusa prominently affixed to the middle. Brandished by the goddess Athena in battle, the head of Medusa was said to be the ancient world's most powerful symbol of protection. The Medusa - or Gorgon - was one of the three sisters whose head of venomous snakes was legendary for it's ability to lend protection to any who displayed the symbol, and she takes center stage on this Tetrachalkon. But the other side of these deeply-struck, precious pieces of the ancient world also bear a powerful symbol... that of winged Nike, or, as the Ro