Greek Pegasus Coin Pendant
Coin: Silver Stater
Obverse: Athena helmeted, looking left
Reverse: Pegasus moving left
Date: c. 340 - 280 B.C.
Bezel: 14k Gold
Weight: 10.70 grams
Diameter: 22 mm / .90 inches
Description
This item is an authentic Greek silver stater, placed in a handmade bezel of 14 karat 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
The ancient Corinthian staters are among the most recognizable coins of the Greek world, struck in silver and bearing the winged horse Pegasus on one side and the goddess Athena on the other. Minted in Corinth from roughly the 6th to 3rd centuries BC, they reflected the city’s wealth, seafaring strength, and artistic excellence. Pegasus, shown in graceful flight, symbolized both divine favor and heroic achievement—an emblem drawn from the Corinthian myth of Bellerophon, who tamed the immortal horse with Athena’s aid.
On the reverse, Athena appears wearing a Corinthian helmet, representing wisdom, strategy, and protection over the city and its people. The combination of these two images made the coin instantly recognizable across the ancient world, and Corinth’s staters circulated widely throughout Greece and its colonies. Their elegant design and mythological depth turned them into enduring symbols of Corinth’s power and identity—tokens that today still capture the artistry and spirit of the classical age.
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 Stater 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: $1,850.00
-65%$1,850.00
$647.50
Description
Coin: Silver Stater
Obverse: Athena helmeted, looking left
Reverse: Pegasus moving left
Date: c. 340 - 280 B.C.
Bezel: 14k Gold
Weight: 10.70 grams
Diameter: 22 mm / .90 inches
Description
This item is an authentic Greek silver stater, placed in a handmade bezel of 14 karat 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
The ancient Corinthian staters are among the most recognizable coins of the Greek world, struck in silver and bearing the winged horse Pegasus on one side and the goddess Athena on the other. Minted in Corinth from roughly the 6th to 3rd centuries BC, they reflected the city’s wealth, seafaring strength, and artistic excellence. Pegasus, shown in graceful flight, symbolized both divine favor and heroic achievement—an emblem drawn from the Corinthian myth of Bellerophon, who tamed the immortal horse with Athena’s aid.
On the reverse, Athena appears wearing a Corinthian helmet, representing wisdom, strategy, and protection over the city and its people. The combination of these two images made the coin instantly recognizable across the ancient world, and Corinth’s staters circulated widely throughout Greece and its colonies. Their elegant design and mythological depth turned them into enduring symbols of Corinth’s power and identity—tokens that today still capture the artistry and spirit of the classical age.
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 Stater 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.
