15mm Ancient Coin with Dionysos
This ancient silver hemidrachm celebrates the world of Dionysos, god of wine, revelry, and transformation. On the obverse, his head is shown crowned in ivy, the leaves curling with an air of both festivity and mystery. Turn the coin, and a tall-handled amphora appears, a vessel holding Dionysos’ gifts: wine, joy, and the spark of communal celebration.
There is just something irresistible about this coin’s spirit. Where many ancient designs speak of power and conquest, this one reminds us of delight, of gatherings, of the sweet abundance of the vine. To hold it is to imagine laughter in the symposium halls of Thessaly, ivy wreaths circling the heads of dancers, cups raised high. Now as a pendant, it becomes not just a jewel but a token of joy itself—an ancient treasure perfectly suited to mark life’s moments of celebration.
Obv: Head of Dionysos left, wearing ivy wreath. Rev: Amphora with tall handles, ivy leaf above.
- 15mm, 2.6 gram authenticated ancient coin
- 360-350BC
- AR Hemidrachm
- Origin: Thessaly, Lamia
- Set in an 18k yellow gold bezel, hand made in Bali
- 19inch, 18k yellow open cable chain, made in Italy
- Certificate of authenticity & appraisal provided
- Price includes chain, message us to choose another
While in some instances these items can be special ordered, they will vary in patina, size, texture, and look. each coin in our collection is one of a kind.
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