Truly UNIQUE - Amphora and Boeotian Shield, Thebes - Stater - Shield - 370 BC - 18k gold setting
The thick gold bail, bezel setting and gold accent make it a truly unique pendant with amazing imagery.
Comes with certificate which guarantees authenticity and provides background information (listed below) on the acquired coin
This stunning coin is 23 mm in size and weighs nearly 11.5 grams.
-- Coin information:
BOEOTIA, Thebes - silver stater
Obverse: Boeotian shield
Reverse: Amphora; wreath above, [ΨA]-RO across field; all within incuse circle
Struck circa 379-368 BC
A Boeotian shield is a large hand-held shield once carried by warriors in Ancient Greece. It is similar to the more commonly encountered aspis in that it has an overall circular shape, but differed in having scooped indentations at both sides. The term "Boeotian" as applied to this armament is a modern construct resulting from its frequent appearance on ancient Boeotian coins. No shield of this type has physically survived into the modern era, but this type, along with the Boeotian helmet, are considered characteristic of the warriors of Boeotia
The thick gold bail, bezel setting and gold accent make it a truly unique pendant with amazing imagery.
Comes with certificate which guarantees authenticity and provides background information (listed below) on the acquired coin
This stunning coin is 23 mm in size and weighs nearly 11.5 grams.
-- Coin information:
BOEOTIA, Thebes - silver stater
Obverse: Boeotian shield
Reverse: Amphora; wreath above, [ΨA]-RO across field; all within incuse circle
Struck circa 379-368 BC
A Boeotian shield is a large hand-held shield once carried by warriors in Ancient Greece. It is similar to the more commonly encountered aspis in that it has an overall circular shape, but differed in having scooped indentations at both sides. The term "Boeotian" as applied to this armament is a modern construct resulting from its frequent appearance on ancient Boeotian coins. No shield of this type has physically survived into the modern era, but this type, along with the Boeotian helmet, are considered characteristic of the warriors of Boeotia
The thick gold bail, bezel setting and gold accent make it a truly unique pendant with amazing imagery.
Comes with certificate which guarantees authenticity and provides background information (listed below) on the acquired coin
This stunning coin is 23 mm in size and weighs nearly 11.5 grams.
-- Coin information:
BOEOTIA, Thebes - silver stater
Obverse: Boeotian shield
Reverse: Amphora; wreath above, [ΨA]-RO across field; all within incuse circle
Struck circa 379-368 BC
A Boeotian shield is a large hand-held shield once carried by warriors in Ancient Greece. It is similar to the more commonly encountered aspis in that it has an overall circular shape, but differed in having scooped indentations at both sides. The term "Boeotian" as applied to this armament is a modern construct resulting from its frequent appearance on ancient Boeotian coins. No shield of this type has physically survived into the modern era, but this type, along with the Boeotian helmet, are considered characteristic of the warriors of Boeotia
