{"product_id":"ancient-greek-coin-tubogas-choker-silver-18ct-gold-vermail-400bc-coin-asc6897","title":"Ancient Greek Coin Tubogas Choker Silver 18ct Gold Vermail 400BC Coin ASC6897","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis incredible one of one Ancient Greek Coin Tubogas Choker Silver 18ct Gold Vermail 400BC Coin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note: Can be fully adjusted free of charge to fit your neck size perfectly.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDescription:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Attica, Athens AR Tetradrachm (c. 431–393 B.C.) is among the most recognisable and influential silver coins of the ancient world, struck at the height of Athens’ political, military, and cultural power. \u003cbr\u003eMinted in the city of Athens, the civic centre of the region of Attica, this tetradrachm reflects the authority of the Athenian state and its dominance over Mediterranean trade during and after the Peloponnesian War. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe obverse bears the helmeted head of Athena, patron goddess of the city, rendered in a bold, archaic style that deliberately preserved tradition and recognisability. On the reverse appears the iconic owl, Athena’s sacred companion and a symbol of wisdom and vigilance, accompanied by an olive sprig and crescent moon, with the inscription ΑΘΕ signifying “of the Athenians.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStruck in high-purity silver from the Laurion mines, these coins were trusted far beyond Greece, circulating as an international currency of commerce, tribute, and power, and remain enduring symbols of classical Athens’ wealth and influence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhysical Characteristics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttica, Athens. AR Tetradrachm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCirca 431–393 B.C.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSilver (AR)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh-purity Attic silver, typically c. 95–98%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApprox. 17.0 – 17.4 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStandard Attic weight system\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinor variation due to circulation wear and striking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApprox. 23 – 25 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eObverse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHelmeted head of Athena facing right\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWearing a crested Attic helmet, often decorated with:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOlive leaves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePalmette or floral scroll\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStylised eye (archaic tradition persists into classical period)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReverse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOwl standing right, head facing forward\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOlive sprig with berry and crescent moon to the left\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eΑΘΕ inscription (ethnic of Athens)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrand: Nomisma\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColour: Yellow Gold\/Silver\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterial: Silver and 18krt Yellow Gold\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTarnishing: None\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScratches: None\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: New\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccompaniments: Gift Box and Certificate\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Luxury Promise","offers":[{"title":"Luxury Promise","offer_id":57677773111677,"sku":"ASC6897","price":9995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0094\/8830\/2176\/files\/luxury-promise-jewellery-watches-ancient-greek-coin-tubogas-choker-silver-18ct-gold-vermail-400bc-coin-asc6897-1224540904.jpg?v=1772421149","url":"https:\/\/luxurypromise.com\/ar\/products\/ancient-greek-coin-tubogas-choker-silver-18ct-gold-vermail-400bc-coin-asc6897","provider":"Luxury Promise","version":"1.0","type":"link"}