The Lion of the Peninsula, Set in Solid Gold This pendant features an authentic silver hemidrachm struck in Thracian Chersonesos (likely near ancient Cardia) between 386 and 338 BC. The obverse depicts a leaping lion, its head dramatically turned back—a motif symbolizing strength and agility. The reverse shows a beautifully engraved quadripartite incuse square, with alternating high and low quarters containing a barley grain with pellet and monogram with pellet—a mark of civic identity and agricultural wealth.
The coin is hand-set in a custom 18k gold bezel, crafted to follow the shape of the ancient coin without intruding on its form. This is a timeless relic of ancient craftsmanship, reimagined in a bold, modern setting.
The Coin
Type: Silver Hemidrachm
Date: c. 386–338 BC
Region: Chersonesos, Thrace (Gallipoli Peninsula)
Obverse: Forepart of lion leaping right, head turned back
Reverse:Quadripartite incuse square with barley grain and monogram, alternating fields
Diameter: Approx. [Insert mm]
Metal: Ancient silver
Provenance: Acquired from Britain’s leading ancient coin dealer
The Setting The coin is framed in a minimalist, hand-formed 18k gold bezel, hammered and polished entirely by hand. No adhesives or mechanical prongs—just skilled goldsmithing to preserve and elevate this ancient artifact.
Chain Included – Choose Your Length Includes a fixed-length 14k gold chain (available in 16", 18", or 20"). Please select your preferred length before checkout. The chain was chosen to complement the weight and tone of the pendant for elegant daily wear.
Historical Significance The name Chersonesos means “peninsula,” and this coin hails from one of the most contested regions of the ancient world. Once under Athenian, Persian, Macedonian, Pergamene, and finally Roman control, the Gallipoli Peninsula played a pivotal role in Mediterranean power struggles. These coins likely served as league currency or civic coinage for the local Hellenic communities before Philip II of Macedon’s conquest in 338 BC.
Authenticity Guaranteed Includes a certificate of authenticity and background history. The coin is guaranteed genuine and comes with full provenance.
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International shipping available
Sterling silver chain include; 14k gold upgrade available at check out
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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.
Chersonesos – Ancient Greek Silver Hemidrachm Pendant in 18k Gold (c. 386–338 BC)
$950.00
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