Object Description
An ancient Greek, silver drachm coin, minted in the name of Alexander the Great under Antigonos I ‘Monophthalmos’, and set in a 9kt gold pendant. On the obverse of the coin is the profile head of Herakles, dressed in his infamous lion-skin. The reverse depicts the Greek god Zeus, enthroned and holding out an eagle and sceptre. The mint mark, monogram IΔΔT is enclosed within a circle, above the letter Π in left field, alongside the elaborate throne of Zeus. The coin was thus minted at Teos and dates to 310 – 301 BC. The edges of the legend, AΛEΞANΔPOY (ALEXANDROU), meaning ‘the coinage of Alexander’, can be seen parallel to the throne’s back. The silver coin is encompassed by a modern 9kt gold frame, which has a loop for suspension.
Measurements below are for the entire pendant including the length of the hoop. The coin itself measures c. 1.6cm in diameter.
Date: Circa 310-301 BC