Aegina Sea Turtle Stater Pendant in Sterling Silver
$2,695.00
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An authentic silver stater from the island of Aegina, struck circa 525–480 BC.
Long before Athens became the dominant naval power of Greece, the small island of Aegina produced one of the world's first internationally recognised silver coins. These remarkable staters travelled aboard merchant ships throughout the Mediterranean, becoming trusted currency in an age when long-distance trade was transforming the ancient world.
More than 2,500 years later, this authentic silver coin remains one of the great icons of Greek numismatics
A Coin You Can Feel
Unlike many ancient coins, an Aegina stater has an unmistakable physical presence.
Struck on a broad, thick silver flan weighing 11.64 grams, it feels substantial in the hand. Its rounded form and satisfying weight remind you that ancient coins were not merely images—they were objects carried daily by merchants, sailors, and travellers.
Holding one today offers an experience remarkably close to that of the person who first received it over twenty-five centuries ago.
The Sea Turtle
The obverse depicts a sea turtle, the enduring emblem of Aegina. As an island whose prosperity depended upon the sea, the turtle symbolised maritime power, commerce, and the confidence of a city whose coins were accepted throughout the Greek world. This simple yet powerful design became one of antiquity's earliest and most recognisable monetary symbols.
The reverse bears the characteristic incuse punch of early Greek coinage, preserving the fascinating techniques used by some of the first master engravers.
Looking for a different example?
Every ancient coin is unique. If you're looking for an Aegina turtle in a different condition, price range, or set in another precious metal, I'd be happy to help you find the right example.
Handcrafted to Honour the Coin
This authentic Greek silver stater has been carefully set by hand in a handcrafted sterling silver bezel, designed to protect the ancient coin while allowing its remarkable form and history to remain the centre of attention.
The setting follows the contours of the coin without overpowering it, preserving the tactile quality that makes these early staters so distinctive.
Curator's Note
If someone asked me to choose five coins that changed the history of money, an Aegina turtle would almost certainly be among them.
There is something deeply satisfying about these staters that photographs struggle to convey. Their thick, rounded shape, generous weight, and softly worn surfaces make them feel less like delicate museum objects and more like the working currency they once were.
Whenever I hand one to someone for the first time, their reaction is almost always the same:
"I didn't expect it to feel like this."
That quiet surprise is one of the reasons I keep returning to these extraordinary early Greek coins.
What’s Included
Your authentic ancient coin pendant, handcrafted in a sterlin silver setting.
A sterling silver chain, gold chains available as upgrade.
A note identifying the coin and its historical attribution.
A presentation box suitable for safekeeping or gifting.
Fully insured shipping with tracking.
Coin Details
Civilisation: Ancient Greece
City: Aegina
Date: Circa 525–480 BC
Denomination: Silver Stater
Weight: 11.64 grams
Diameter: 18.5 mm
Obverse: Sea turtle
Reverse: Early "Union Jack" incuse square
Setting: Handcrafted sterling silver
Aegina Sea Turtle Stater Pendant in Sterling Silver
$2,695.00
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