This remarkable coin pendant bears the striking face of an unflinching Medusa. In Greek myth, Medusa was both feared and revered: a mortal transformed into a Gorgon, crowned with living serpents, whose gaze could turn men to stone. HELL YEAH. Yet her story is more complex than a monster’s mask; she was also a symbol of protection, her image placed on shields, temples, and coins to ward off evil. Here, her visage survives across centuries, still carrying the same aura of mystery and power that made her one of antiquity’s most enduring figures.

On the reverse, an anchor flanked by a crayfish grounds the coin in the maritime world of the ancient Black Sea, but its true resonance lies in the duality of the design. Medusa embodies myth, fear, and fascination, while the anchor symbolizes stability, navigation, and the tangible world of seafaring trade. To wear this piece is to stand between those realms; the mythic and the material.

Obv: Inverted anchor, crayfish left A to right. Rev: Round faced Gorgon Medusa, protruding tongue, wavy hair parted in center, crown of snakes. SNG BM Black Sea 153-6

15mn, 3.1gram authenticated coin
450-400 BC, AR Hemidrachm
Origin: Thrace, Apollonia Pontika
Set in 18k yellow gold, hand made in Bali
Natural, round Brilliant cut accent diamond
18k Italian made pinsetta chain
20 inch length
Certificate of authenticity & appraisal
Price includes chain, message us if you would like to choose another

While in some instances these items can be special ordered, they will vary in patina, size, texture, and rarity. Each coin from our collection is one of a kind.

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12mm Ancient Coin with Medusa