Ancient Greek Bee Coin Pendant
Obverse: Bee
Reverse: Opposing Stag Heads
Date: c. 340 - 300 B.C.
Bezel: 14k Gold
Weight: 2.16 grams
Diameter: 13 mm / .51 inches
Description
This item is an authentic Greek coin, placed in a handmade bezel of 14k gold. There is only 1 of this item; you will receive the exact pendant shown in the photos.
Chain necklaces can be purchased separately through this link.
History of the Artifact
This small silver denomination was struck in the Ionian city of Ephesos during the late Classical period, a moment when the city was transitioning into the Hellenistic world shaped by Macedonian expansion. Silver coinage of this size was essential for everyday commerce, facilitating local trade, market exchange, and temple-related activity rather than large state payments. The choice to mint in silver underscores the city’s economic strength and its role as a regional hub tied closely to maritime routes and religious traffic.
The paired imagery of the bee and the stag is inseparable from Ephesian identity. The bee alludes to the Melissae, the priestesses of Artemis, and carries connotations of ritual order, communal harmony, and sacred labor, while the stag represents Artemis herself, embodying wilderness, protection, and divine authority. By placing these symbols on a compact silver coin, the city condensed its religious and civic identity into a form that circulated constantly among its population. The design does not promote a ruler or political event, but instead reinforces continuity, emphasizing Ephesos as a city defined by its ancient cult and enduring traditions.
Authenticity
Ancient Artifacts guarantees the Authenticity of items sold through a three layer system of protection:
- Ancient Artifacts exclusively sources artifacts from trusted and reputable antique distributors, many of whom have been selling Artifacts for decades.
- Next, the Artifact is inspected by an expert team member, who is professionally trained in counterfeit detection After the artifact passes inspection, the Certificate of Authenticity is signed and the Artifact is packaged.
- Finally, Ancient Artifacts gives an additional layer of protection by promising a full refund with no questions asked, in the extremely unlikely event that a counterfeit slips through our vetting process.
Your order will include:
- Greek bee Pendant shown in photos
- Certificate of Authenticity
Ancient Artifacts relics are guaranteed authentic and have a 100% money back policy. Read more about our Mission and Promise for authenticity.
Original: $1,100.00
-65%$1,100.00
$385.00
Description
Obverse: Bee
Reverse: Opposing Stag Heads
Date: c. 340 - 300 B.C.
Bezel: 14k Gold
Weight: 2.16 grams
Diameter: 13 mm / .51 inches
Description
This item is an authentic Greek coin, placed in a handmade bezel of 14k gold. There is only 1 of this item; you will receive the exact pendant shown in the photos.
Chain necklaces can be purchased separately through this link.
History of the Artifact
This small silver denomination was struck in the Ionian city of Ephesos during the late Classical period, a moment when the city was transitioning into the Hellenistic world shaped by Macedonian expansion. Silver coinage of this size was essential for everyday commerce, facilitating local trade, market exchange, and temple-related activity rather than large state payments. The choice to mint in silver underscores the city’s economic strength and its role as a regional hub tied closely to maritime routes and religious traffic.
The paired imagery of the bee and the stag is inseparable from Ephesian identity. The bee alludes to the Melissae, the priestesses of Artemis, and carries connotations of ritual order, communal harmony, and sacred labor, while the stag represents Artemis herself, embodying wilderness, protection, and divine authority. By placing these symbols on a compact silver coin, the city condensed its religious and civic identity into a form that circulated constantly among its population. The design does not promote a ruler or political event, but instead reinforces continuity, emphasizing Ephesos as a city defined by its ancient cult and enduring traditions.
Authenticity
Ancient Artifacts guarantees the Authenticity of items sold through a three layer system of protection:
- Ancient Artifacts exclusively sources artifacts from trusted and reputable antique distributors, many of whom have been selling Artifacts for decades.
- Next, the Artifact is inspected by an expert team member, who is professionally trained in counterfeit detection After the artifact passes inspection, the Certificate of Authenticity is signed and the Artifact is packaged.
- Finally, Ancient Artifacts gives an additional layer of protection by promising a full refund with no questions asked, in the extremely unlikely event that a counterfeit slips through our vetting process.
Your order will include:
- Greek bee Pendant shown in photos
- Certificate of Authenticity
Ancient Artifacts relics are guaranteed authentic and have a 100% money back policy. Read more about our Mission and Promise for authenticity.
