Ancient Greek Silver Pendant
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 250 - € 300
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Description from the seller
Pendant of a Greek silver drachma, Kings of Macedonia; Alexander III the Great, Magnificent. From 336 to 323 BC. Minted in the city of Abydos.
OBVERSE: Head of Heracles with a lion skin.
REVERSE: legend AAEEANA. Coin minted at Vida. “reverse with Zeus, legs apart.”
Kings of Macedon. Alexander III the Great. (336–323 B.C.) Abydos. Drachma: Obv: Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin. Rev. AAEEANA.
Pendant of a Greek silver drachma, Kings of Macedonia; Alexander III the Great, Magnificent. From 336 to 323 BC. Minted in the city of Abydos.
OBVERSE: Head of Heracles with a lion skin.
REVERSE: legend AAEEANA. Coin minted at Vida. “reverse with Zeus, legs apart.”
Kings of Macedon. Alexander III the Great. (336–323 B.C.) Abydos. Drachma: Obv: Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin. Rev. AAEEANA.
Details
Era
Before 1400
Culture
Ancient Greek
Metal
Silver
Century/timeframe
Siglo IV. A.C. Reino de Alejandro Magno.
Acquired from
Auction house
Total weight
4.4 g
Year acquired
2026
Condition
Good condition - used with some signs of wear
Country acquired from
Spain
Country of origin
Netherlands
Previous owner acquired from
Auction house
Previous owner - year acquired
2026
Previous owner - country acquired from
Netherlands
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Width
1.8 cm
Length
2.8 cm
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
