This pendant will feature an authentic silver didrachm struck in the Greek colony of Metapontum, in southern Italy. The obverse depicts Demeter, goddess of grain and agriculture, crowned with a wreath of barley. On the reverse appears a barley ear — the civic badge of Metapontum — flanked by inscriptions and symbols of prosperity. These coins are among the most iconic issues of Magna Graecia, renowned for their artistry and connection to the agricultural wealth of the region.
The History
Metapontum was one of the most prosperous colonies in Magna Graecia, famed for its fertile farmland and devotion to Demeter, the goddess of the harvest. Its coinage emphasized this abundance through the recurring motif of the barley ear, a clear emblem of the city’s wealth and civic identity.
The silver didrachms of Metapontum represent the peak of Greek numismatic art, balancing naturalistic portraiture with symbolic clarity. Issued during the 4th century BC, they circulated widely across southern Italy and stand today as enduring reminders of the prosperity and influence of Hellenic colonies in the classical world.
Coin Details
Region: Metapontum, Lucania
Date: c. 4th century BC
Denomination: Didrachm (Nomos)
Obverse: Head of Demeter right, wreathed with barley
Reverse: Barley ear with ethnic legend and field symbols
Material: Ancient silver
Diameter/Weight: Varies (see images for comparison with a U.S. quarter)
What’s Included
Authentic silver didrachm of Metapontum (c. 4th century BC)
Custom handmade setting in sterling silver or 18k gold
Signed certificate of authenticity with historical notes
Red velvet presentation box
Polishing cloth and care instructions
Free insured U.S. shipping, worldwide shipping available
7-day return for refund; 30-day return for store credit
Lifetime authenticity guarantee
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.
Custom Order – Metapontum Silver Didrachm
18k Gold / Bezel / A
$1,250.00
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