Sterling Silver 925 & Bronze Pendant with a copy of an Ancient Greek Coin
Inspired by the ancient Phaistos silver stater, 320-300 BC.
OBV: Hercules nude with the lion skin draped around his left arm is seen from behind during his second labor. With his left hand he seizes one of Lernaean Hydra’s heads and is ready to smash it with the club he is holding on his right hand. Below him there is a crab (karkinos) that assists Lernea Hydra in its battle against Hercules.
REV: A Cretan bull. Inscription reads ''PHAISTION'' in Greek fonts.
OBV: Hercules nude with the lion skin draped around his left arm is seen from behind during his second labor. With his left hand he seizes one of Lernaean Hydra’s heads and is ready to smash it with the club he is holding on his right hand. Below him there is a crab (karkinos) that assists Lernea Hydra in its battle against Hercules.
REV: A Cretan bull. Inscription reads ''PHAISTION'' in Greek fonts.
Height
4.30cm
Width
3.10cm
Material
- Sterling Silver 925 & Bronze
Decoration Style
- Coin
- Hercules & Bull
Theme
- Hercules
Style
- Classic
Type of Finish
- Oxidized
- Polished
- Relief
This is a handmade piece. As in all handmade items, there may be a slight variation in sizes and colors and this is what makes them unique and valuable.
