This pendant features a genuine silver tetradrachm of Philip I Philadelphos, struck around 95–75 BC in the final years of the Seleucid Empire. The obverse carries his diademed portrait, while the reverse shows Zeus Nikephoros enthroned, holding a sceptre and a small Victory. The entire scene is encircled by a laurel wreath, a powerful symbol of triumph and divinity. Now hand-set in a custom sterling silver bezel, the coin becomes a wearable testament to the last flickers of Hellenistic kingship.
The History
The Seleucid Empire, carved from Alexander the Great’s conquests, once spanned from the Aegean to India. By the time of Philip I, however, it was a kingdom in decline—fractured by rival dynasts and pressed by rising Roman influence. Coins like this tetradrachm projected continuity of divine kingship even as power slipped away. The laurel wreath, Zeus Nikephoros, and the lofty title “God Manifest, Brother-Loving” all reveal the aspirational grandeur of an empire facing its twilight.
Coin Details
Type: Silver tetradrachm
Date: c. 95–75 BC
Kingdom: Seleucid Empire
Ruler: Philip I Philadelphos
Mint: Possibly Antioch
Obverse: Diademed head of Philip I right
Reverse: Zeus Nikephoros seated left, holding sceptre and Nike; Greek inscription naming the king; monogram beneath throne, T in exergue
Surrounding: Laurel wreath encircling the design
Material: Ancient silver
Provenance: From a reputable French coin dealer
What’s Included
Authentic Seleucid silver tetradrachm, hand-set in sterling silver
Sterling silver chain (16", 18", or 20") — gold upgrades available at checkout
Signed certificate of authenticity and detailed historical notes
Velvet-lined 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.
Zeus Nikephoros in Silver
Sterling Silver
$950.00
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