This delicate charm necklace features a genuine Greek Dionysus coin from around 85-65 B.C. set in a 14k gold pronged setting.

DIONYSUS - The ancient Greek god of the wine harvest, and thereby wine and revelry as well as theatre. Performance and art were foundations of the Cult of Dionysus; and his followers are accredited with the birth of organized theatre.

CISTA MYSTICA - a sacred casket (invented in Ancient Egypt); which the Cult of Dionysus used to house the snakes that were used in their initiation ceremony. The serpent was believed to represent the god himself.

* Very Fine Genuine Dionysus Coin - Pontus, Amisos (Ancient Greece) mint
* Front: Bust of Dionysus wearing Laurel Wreath
* Back: Cista Mystica; Thrysos Behind
* Pendant Drop: 32.05mm/1.26 inches
* Pendant Width: 22.99mm/0.91 inches
* Pendant Only or with 14k Gold Wheat Chain 1mm Thickness; Adjustable to either 16-18 inches or 18-20 inches

** PLEASE NOTE: This is the exact coin you will receive! As all of these ancient coins were made by hand (and have aged thousands of years), they all have unique shapes and printings; and are therefore one of a kind. I have included a link to the rest of our ancient coin necklaces below!

***ALSO NOTE: Necklace comes with a certificate of authenticity.