Lesbos, Mytilene | Electrum Hekte | 377–326 BC One-of-a-Kind Pendant | The Peregrine Collection
Struck more than 2,300 years ago in the ancient city of Mytilene on the island of Lesbos, this rare sixth-stater coin is crafted from electrum—a naturally occurring alloy of gold and silver prized in the ancient world for its beauty and brilliance.
Its obverse features the spiraling horn of Ammon, an image steeped in royal symbolism and divine authority. In later centuries, this symbol would be famously adopted by Alexander the Great, who claimed descent from the god Ammon-Zeus himself.
The coin is set in a custom, hand-forged bezel of solid 18k gold—a timeless talisman that brings ancient ritual and regality into the modern age.
The Peregrine Collection This piece belongs to our Peregrine Collection—a curated selection of exceptional coins, each mounted in solid gold and accompanied by a luxury chain. Only coins of notable rarity, symbolism, or condition are eligible for this collection.
Shipping & Presentation • Free insured U.S. shipping • Presented in a black lacquered luxury gift box with velvet insert • Includes polishing cloth and care guide
See comparison image next to US quarter
The History
Electrum coinage was among the earliest precious-metal currency in the Greek world, admired for its luminous blend of gold and silver. By the fourth century BC, cities such as Mytilene struck staters and fractions that combined refined artistry with enduring symbolism.
The horn of Ammon represented divine kingship, spiritual protection, and authority bestowed by the gods. Its adoption by Alexander the Great ensured that the symbol endured for centuries as a marker of conquest and legitimacy. Coins such as this electrum hekte reveal how the language of divine imagery shaped both local and imperial identity.
Coin Details
Origin: Mytilene, Lesbos
Date: 377–326 BC
Denomination: Electrum hekte (1/6 stater)
Obverse: Spiraling horn of Ammon
Reverse: Incuse square punch
Metal: Electrum (natural alloy of gold and silver)
Diameter: ~11 mm
What's Included
Hand-set electrum hekte in solid 18k gold bezel
Matching 14k gold chain (18, 20, or 24 inches)
Certificate of authenticity and coin history
Presenation box with velvet insert
Polishing cloth and care instructions
Free insured worldwide shipping
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.
Divine Kingship – Electrum in 18k Gold
14k Gold
$3,250.00
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