Greek Silver Coin Athena / Owl (Set Into Gold Ring)
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Description
Greece, Attica, Athens, ca. 4th to 3rd century BCE. An ancient Greek silver coin set in a modern ring setting as a wearable piece of jewelry. The band is a 57% yellow-gold (equivalent to 13K+) with an open back setting to view the reverse coin face which features the Athenian owl. The obverse face has Athena in profile, the patron of Athens and goddess of warfare and wisdom. Coins from Athens were widely recognizable in antiquity and remain highly collectable today. Size of coin face: 0.56" Diameter (1.4 cm); band opening: 0.7" W (1.8 cm); US ring size: 7.25; gold quality: 57.12% (equivalent to 13K+); weight: 10 grams
Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010
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#183948
Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#183948
Condition
Rubbing and softening to the coin faces. Losses to finer details and dark patina. Ring band is modern and has wear from previous use and light patina, but otherwise intact and wearable!
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Greek Silver Coin Athena / Owl (Set Into Gold Ring)
Estimate $1,000 - $1,500
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PhD. Art History, Director, Fine & Visual Arts
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