This coin from the Greek colony of Cherronesos is the single most common of all early lion coins, it features on the obverse the forepart of a lion with tongue sticking out and looking backward, and on the reverse a four-part (quadripartite) incuse square consisting of two raised quarters and two lowered quarters.

The lion’s curving body, tucked-in front paws, and head turned completely backward are abstracted renditions of reality that permit the design to aesthetically, and strikingly, follow the curvature of the coin. With well-preserved specimens the lion’s mane is marvelously detailed, despite the coins’ small size, and the lion’s body is clearly demarcated into chest, midsection, and hind quarters.

12mm, 2.4gram authenticated ancient coin
350-300 BC
AR Hemidrachm
Origin: Thrace, Cherronesos
Set in an 18k yellow gold bezel, hand made in Bali
18inch, 18k yellow gold sparkle chain, made in Italy
Certificate of authenticity & appraisal
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While in some instances these items can be special ordered, they will vary in patina, size, texture, and rarity. Each coin in our collection is one of a kind.

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12mm Ancient Coin with Lion