Ancient Greece 350 BC Aspendos Wrestlers Silver Stater Coin Pendant Of 18Kt Yellow Gold
Pamphylia Aspendos framed wrestlers coin pendant.
An ancient silver coin of one Stater struck between 370 - 330 BC in the Greek city of Pamphylia in Aspendos, located in the actual west area of Turkey.
This coin was carefully mounted in a four-prongs custom made frame, crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with high polished finish. Fitted on top with a round bale of 7 mm to wear in a chain.
Obv description: Two naked athletes wrestling, grasping each other’s arms all inside a dotted circle.
Ref description: Slinger advancing right, about to discharge his shot; in right field, triskelion, left field partial EΣTFEΔIIY all in a dotted square.
Numismatic Literature: Copenhagen 1796.
Note: Triskelion in Greek means "three-legged". While the Greek adjective τρισκελής "three-legged [e.g. of a table]" is ancient, use of the term for the symbol is modern, introduced in 1835 by Honoré Théodoric d'Albert de Luynes as French triskèle, and adopted in the spelling triskeles following Otto Olshausen (1886). The form triskelion (as it were Greek τρισκέλιον) is a diminutive which entered English usage in numismatics in the late 19th century. The form consisting of three human legs (as opposed to the triple spiral) has also been called a "triquetra of legs" or triskelos, triskel.
Has a total weight of 17.7 Grams and a measurements of 33 mm by 27 mm (1.23 x 1.06 Inches).
Collateral: It is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.
Condition: The overall condition of this coin pendant is excellent. Beside the little normal wear and bending, there is no damage to the gold or the coin. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: P0000ECRH/.4254
