This powerful pendant features a silver stater struck in Thebes, the leading city of Boeotia in central Greece, between 379 and 368 BC. The obverse bears the iconic Boeotian shield, a distinctively indented form once carried by warriors of the region. The reverse shows an amphora, symbol of wealth and trade, crowned by a laurel wreath with the name ΨΑΡΟ inscribed across the field—all within a precise incuse circle.
Set in a fully hand-shaped 18k gold bezel with a bold, heavy gold bail, this pendant blends museum-grade classical imagery with unmistakable contemporary presence. It is a striking piece of wearable history—imposing, balanced, and entirely unique.
The History
Thebes, long a rival to Athens and Sparta, rose to prominence in the fourth century BC as the dominant city of Boeotia. Its coinage reflected both martial strength and economic vitality. The Boeotian shield was a regional emblem, evoking the hoplites who defended the city-state. On the reverse, the amphora symbolized Thebes’ role in Mediterranean trade, while the laurel crown underscored victory and prestige.
Coins of this period are rare survivals of a city that played a decisive role in reshaping the balance of power in Classical Greece—culminating in Thebes’ defeat of Sparta at the Battle of Leuctra in 371 BC. This stater, with its harmony of design, embodies both martial identity and commercial pride.
Coin Details
Origin: Thebes, Boeotia (Greece)
Date: c. 379–368 BC
Obverse: Boeotian shield
Reverse: Amphora crowned with laurel wreath; ΨΑΡΟ across field; within incuse circle
Diameter: ~22 mm
Material: Ancient silver
What’s Included
Authentic Theban silver stater set in solid 18k gold bezel
Matching 14k gold chain (18, 20, or 24 inches)
Certificate of authenticity with coin history
Red velvet presentation box
Polishing cloth and care instructions
Free insured U.S. shipping, worldwide shipping available
The Peregrine Collection
The Peregrine Collection represents the finest of our offerings—rare or historically significant coins, each set in a fully hand-forged 18k gold bezel and paired with a dainty 14k gold chain. Every bezel is shaped, hammered, and polished entirely by hand to follow the natural contours of the ancient coin, ensuring both secure preservation and refined presentation. No two settings are ever alike, making each pendant a singular work of wearable history.
Boeotian Shield & Amphora in Gold
14k Gold
$2,450.00
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