Ancient Greek Silver Alexander the Great Drachm Pendant
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Ancient Greek silver Alexander the Great Drachm Pendant, a circa 4th century BC coin set in a modern silver frame with a London hallmark, diameter 1.9 cm and weight 6.21 g, with obverse Herakles and reverse Zeus and inscription AΛEΞANΔPOY, acquired in 2000 from a private collection.
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Description from the seller
An Alexander the Great silver drachm pendant featuring a drachm coin set in a modern silver frame, with a loop attached at the top for suspension. The frame displays a London hallmark, hand crafted by a Hatton garden jeweller. The front of each pendant features the coin’s obverse, which depicts the profile head of Herakles, wearing the Nemean lion-skin headdress. The reverse displays the Greek god Zeus enthroned to the left, holding an eagle in his right hand and a sceptre in his left. The Greek legend AΛEΞANΔPOΥ (Alexandrou) is written vertically to the right. Written in the genitive case Alexandr -ou, the inscription translates as ‘[the coinage] of Alexander’.
Diameter: (circa) 1.9cm
Weight: 6.21g
Provenance: Ex European collection of coins, 1990's
Seller's Story
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ANTIQUITIES: All items sold will come with their own Certificate of Authenticity, including the item's description, image and provenance. Please also note, for insurance purposes, an item's value cannot be under- declared. All items when shipped (if required) will be declared as antiquities over 100 years old and their valued price.
Liability and the applicable Customs Regulations or Import Requirements in the country of your destination are the sole responsibility of the buyer. We cannot be held responsible for any delays occurred by Custom Procedures. Import Tax or payable VAT depends on the Country of your destination. Payments of any taxes or any dispute with Customs Authorities are the sole responsibility of the buyer. Please note that from the 1st of January 2021, as Britain will officially leave the EU, artefacts dispatched to any European country might have to go through Customs Procedures and fees.
Watches: Watches are provided with a hard cardboard box and pillow as shown in the images.
The Seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally, provenance statement seen by Catawiki. Important information. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot.
The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged.
The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days.
An Alexander the Great silver drachm pendant featuring a drachm coin set in a modern silver frame, with a loop attached at the top for suspension. The frame displays a London hallmark, hand crafted by a Hatton garden jeweller. The front of each pendant features the coin’s obverse, which depicts the profile head of Herakles, wearing the Nemean lion-skin headdress. The reverse displays the Greek god Zeus enthroned to the left, holding an eagle in his right hand and a sceptre in his left. The Greek legend AΛEΞANΔPOΥ (Alexandrou) is written vertically to the right. Written in the genitive case Alexandr -ou, the inscription translates as ‘[the coinage] of Alexander’.
Diameter: (circa) 1.9cm
Weight: 6.21g
Provenance: Ex European collection of coins, 1990's
Seller's Story
N.B: TAXES & VAT ARE NOT INCLUDED WITHIN THE SHIPPING COSTS. INTERNATIONAL DELIVERY TIME SUBJECT TO CUSTOMS CLEARANCE.
ANTIQUITIES: All items sold will come with their own Certificate of Authenticity, including the item's description, image and provenance. Please also note, for insurance purposes, an item's value cannot be under- declared. All items when shipped (if required) will be declared as antiquities over 100 years old and their valued price.
Liability and the applicable Customs Regulations or Import Requirements in the country of your destination are the sole responsibility of the buyer. We cannot be held responsible for any delays occurred by Custom Procedures. Import Tax or payable VAT depends on the Country of your destination. Payments of any taxes or any dispute with Customs Authorities are the sole responsibility of the buyer. Please note that from the 1st of January 2021, as Britain will officially leave the EU, artefacts dispatched to any European country might have to go through Customs Procedures and fees.
Watches: Watches are provided with a hard cardboard box and pillow as shown in the images.
The Seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally, provenance statement seen by Catawiki. Important information. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot.
The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged.
The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days.
Details
Culture
Ancient Greek
Century/timeframe
Circa 4th Century BC
Name of object
Alexander the Great Drachm Pendant
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2000
Material
Silver
Country acquired from
Unknown
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1990
Previous owner - country acquired from
Unknown
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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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.
