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Ancient Greek Silver Coin Pendant // Cow with Calf
Product Description
Ancient Greece. Illyria, Dyrrhachium, c. 150 BC. Silver Drachm Set in Custom .925 Silver Bezel with Italian Chain. Struck under magistrates Aristodamos and Tephilos, this silver drachm features a cow standing left, suckling her calf, with Greek inscription AΡIΣTOΔAMOΣ above / Reverse shows a double stellate “temple door” pattern, with Greek inscription ΔYΡ TEΦIΛOY around. Coin reference: Ceka 92; BMC 116-var. Set in a .925 silver bezel with 18-inch Italian silver chain. Total diameter 22mm (7/8”). Dark patina with nice highlights. Coin ex Gitbud & Naumann Numismatik, Germany.
— Struck c. 150 BC, Illyria, Dyrrhachium
— Obverse: Cow suckling calf, inscription above
— Reverse: Stellate “temple door” pattern, inscription around
— Total Diameter: 22mm (7/8")
— Coin Reference: Ceka 92; BMC 116-var
— Custom .925 silver bezel with 18-inch Italian silver chain
— Dark patina with highlights
*Struck to circulate alongside Roman Republican silver denarii.
*** Each coin is unique but very similar in condition and appearance. The one you receive might be slightly different and not necessarily the same as pictured.
Product Details
- Measurements
18"L x 1"W x .125"H
- OriginGreece
FAQ
The coin is ancient, the bezel and chain are modern made.
Shipping Information
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Shipping AvailabilityCanada, United States
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Shipping PolicyStandard Ground Shipping
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Ship InLess than 1 week ⓘ
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Return PolicyFinal sale, not eligible for return or cancellation