This delicate pendant necklace features a genuine Greek Ephesos Bee coin from 202-150 B.C. set with a 14k gold and natural emerald bezel setting.
EPHESOS - Greek cities liked to represent their cities with certain wildlife on their coins. Ephesos chose the bee and the deer as they are representative of their patron goddess, Artemis. Being the goddess of the hunt, Artemis was often shown riding a deer. Her priestesses were called "bees of the goddess"; and as such, the bee became a symbol for her. This particular coin was one of a group minted between 172-111 B.C. in Phoenicia as a symbol of their close alliance with Ephesos.
* Very Fine Genuine Ancient Greek Drachm Artemis Bee Coin - Aradus, Phoenicia Mint (Present Day Arwad, Syria)
* Front: Bee, PA - RE//Back: [A]PAΔIΩN Stag Standing in Front of Palm Tree
* Pendant Drop: 34mm/1.34 inches
* Pendant Width: 24.79mm/0.98 inches
* Natural Emeralds
*** 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!
*** NOTE: Necklace comes with a certificate of authenticity.
