Ancient Silver Denarius Drachma Coin Sterling Silver Pendant

Description

Ancient Silver Denarius Drachma Coin set in a Stylish Sterling Silver Pendant Mounting.  This Silver Drachma was one of the world's earliest coins derived from the Greek verb meaning "to grasp" & its original value was equivalent to a handful of arrows.  The 6 gram 1 3/8" X 3/4" Coin Pendant dangles from a Polished Bail is from Alexander the Great's time (2nd Century B.C.) & around 2300 years old.  Bust portrait depicting a Lion Headed Hercules in the guise of Alexander the Great is on the Obverse Side & Hercules or Zeus is seated on a Throne on the Reverse Side of this Macedon Silver Drachma.  This Historical Coin was found in Europe & mounted in Israel.  From My Collection.  REASONABLE OFFERS please.