{"title":"Ancient Greek Coins Pendants with Lions","description":"\u003ch1\u003eThe Lion Coins of Ancient Greece – Drachms and Hemidrachms in Gleaming Silver Now in Heirloom Pendants\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/4193\/files\/4446-Ancient-Greek-Apollo-and-Lion-Silver-Drachm-Coin-Miletos-Ionia-360-BC-14K-Gold-Pendant-01_240x240.jpg?v=1779559181\" alt=\"Ancient Greek Lion \u0026amp; Apollo Miletos Silver Drachm 350 BC 14K Gold Pendant\" style=\"margin-right: 15px; margin-bottom: 15px; float: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the earliest Greek city state coins minted, the diminutive silver Cherronesos Hemidrachm is a rare survivor of Ancient Greece’s Archaic Period. Minted with a running lion looking back over his shoulder on one side, and what is called a quadripartite incuse square (a pattern of four squares) on the other, it is one of the finest examples of early coin art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd larger in size, but every bit as significant, the Ionian silver Drachmas of the day began to be minted in the early 300s BC, with the proud lion again a prominent symbol – here partnered with the divine Apollo, god of music and dance, truth and prophecy, and healing and light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was during this early time that the foundations were laid for the minting of coins during Ancient Greece’s Classical Period. While we may not think about it from our modern perspective, it is these early die sinkers who pioneered one of the most enduring of all artistic expressions – numismatic art (the artistry of money).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the very start, artists and municipalities alike celebrated the new art form by creating some of the most cherished images ever created. The mighty lion – the symbol of stately power and wealth – was a chief symbol employed by these early artisans who appreciated not only the meaning of the symbol, but the lion’s grandeur and beauty. \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ancient-greek-lion-hemidrachm-400-bc-sterling-silver-pendant-artifact-3527","title":"Ancient Greek Lion Hemidrachm 400 BC Sterling Silver Pendant | Artifact #3527","description":"\u003ch1\u003eA Treasure of Earliest Ancient Greece, the Glittering Silver Cherronesos Hemidrachm Coin with the Lion of Strength, Power and Royalty - Now in an Heirloom Pendant\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003ePlease Note: This is an authentic Ancient Greek Treasure Coin, and you will receive the exact pendant in the photographs and description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003ePendant Size Including the Bezel (Setting): 5\/8” Across, 1” Tall - About the Size of a U.S. Dime\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAncient Greece – just the words evoke images of stunning marble statues, breathtaking architecture and the wealth of the ancient world. And among the symbols of Ancient Greece, the noble lion reigns supreme. A symbol of strength, power and royalty, here it appears on one of the first coins ever minted anywhere in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs one of the earliest Greek city state coins minted, the diminutive silver Cherronesos Hemidrachm is a rare survivor of Ancient Greece’s Archaic Period. Minted with a regal running lion looking back over his shoulder on one side, and what is called a quadripartite incuse square (a pattern of four squares) on the other, it is one of the finest examples of early coin art, and a true piece of history you can wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Ancient Greek Hemidrachm Coin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: Hemidrachm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 400 - 338 BC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObverse (Front): The forepart of a lion looking back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse (Back): A quadripartite incuse square (a pattern of four squares) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin Metal: Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel Metal: Proprietary non-tarnishing sterling silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArticulating Bail Interior Diameter: Will accommodate chain or leather necklace up to 6.2 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePendant Size Including the Bezel (Setting): 5\/8” Across, 1” Tall - About the Size of a U.S. Dime\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990404;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApril's Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thick, round and deeply struck, the stunning details of the lion \"pop\" from the coin. This coin features the European Lion - a species that would soon be extinct. With its regal mane and powerful body, the lion was then, as it is now, revered for its strength, power and place as the \"King of Beasts.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReferred to as “Cherronesos Hemidrachms,” you would think the mint location for your coin was the Greek city state of Cherronesos. But in Greek, Cherronesos means “peninsula” and was used as a place name for at least seven Greek colonies. The early lion Hemidrachms, like yours, are thought to originate from what was then Thrace, or Northern Greece, which is now part of modern-day Bulgaria, Greece and Turkey. Ancient Thrace was the site of blossoming Greek colonies at the time lion Hemidrachms were issued. Specifically, it is believed that these early issues came from the Gallipoli peninsula in what is now Turkey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow discovered in small hoards, the Hemidrachms of Cherronesos are some of the most treasured of all coins minted. They speak of the now distant foundations of the modern Western world. These coins are a part of the foundations of our culture that we can hold in our hands. Each is a small miracle – a precious ambassador of an ancient world that created our modern one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Ancient Greek Coin Pendant comes with:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur 100% Authentic Lifetime Guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Detailed, Multi-Page Certificate of Authenticity Researched and Written by April Knecht\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA four page Historic Brief on the history of Greek society and their coins researched and written by April Knecht\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreasure Hunters Gazette Booklet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMini Museum Display for when you are not wearing your treasure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Treasure Jewelry Care Card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cannon Beach Treasure Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49536265093367,"sku":null,"price":730.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/4193\/files\/3527-Ancient-Greek-Lion-Hemidrachm-400-BC-Sterling-Silver-Pendant-01.jpg?v=1741968038"},{"product_id":"ancient-greek-lion-hemidrachm-400-bc-sterling-silver-pendant-artifact-3528","title":"Ancient Greek Lion Hemidrachm 400 BC Sterling Silver Pendant | Artifact #3528","description":"\u003ch1\u003eA Treasure of Earliest Ancient Greece, the Glittering Silver Cherronesos Hemidrachm Coin with the Lion of Strength, Power and Royalty - Now in an Heirloom Pendant\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003ePlease Note: This is an authentic Ancient Greek Treasure Coin, and you will receive the exact pendant in the photographs and description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003eSEE COIN DETAILS FOR PENDANT SIZE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAncient Greece – just the words evoke images of stunning marble statues, breathtaking architecture and the wealth of the ancient world. And among the symbols of Ancient Greece, the noble lion reigns supreme. A symbol of strength, power and royalty, here it appears on one of the first coins ever minted anywhere in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs one of the earliest Greek city state coins minted, the diminutive silver Cherronesos Hemidrachm is a rare survivor of Ancient Greece’s Archaic Period. Minted with a regal running lion looking back over his shoulder on one side, and what is called a quadripartite incuse square (a pattern of four squares) on the other, it is one of the finest examples of early coin art, and a true piece of history you can wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Ancient Greek Hemidrachm Coin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: Hemidrachm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 400 - 338 BC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObverse (Front): The forepart of a lion looking back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse (Back): A quadripartite incuse square (a pattern of four squares) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin Metal: Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel Metal: Proprietary non-tarnishing sterling silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArticulating Bail Interior Diameter: Will accommodate chain or leather necklace up to 6.2 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePendant Size Including the Bezel (Setting): 5\/8” Across, 1” Tall - About the Size of a U.S. Dime\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990404;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApril's Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thick, round and deeply struck, the stunning details of the lion \"pop\" from the coin. This coin features the European Lion - a species that would soon be extinct. With its regal mane and powerful body, the lion was then, as it is now, revered for its strength, power and place as the \"King of Beasts.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReferred to as “Cherronesos Hemidrachms,” you would think the mint location for your coin was the Greek city state of Cherronesos. But in Greek, Cherronesos means “peninsula” and was used as a place name for at least seven Greek colonies. The early lion Hemidrachms, like yours, are thought to originate from what was then Thrace, or Northern Greece, which is now part of modern-day Bulgaria, Greece and Turkey. Ancient Thrace was the site of blossoming Greek colonies at the time lion Hemidrachms were issued. Specifically, it is believed that these early issues came from the Gallipoli peninsula in what is now Turkey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow discovered in small hoards, the Hemidrachms of Cherronesos are some of the most treasured of all coins minted. They speak of the now distant foundations of the modern Western world. These coins are a part of the foundations of our culture that we can hold in our hands. Each is a small miracle – a precious ambassador of an ancient world that created our modern one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Ancient Greek Coin Pendant comes with:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur 100% Authentic Lifetime Guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Detailed, Multi-Page Certificate of Authenticity Researched and Written by April Knecht\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA four page Historic Brief on the history of Greek society and their coins researched and written by April Knecht\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreasure Hunters Gazette Booklet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMini Museum Display for when you are not wearing your treasure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Treasure Jewelry Care Card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cannon Beach Treasure Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49536268173559,"sku":null,"price":710.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/4193\/files\/3528-Ancient-Greek-Lion-Hemidrachm-400-BC-Sterling-Silver-Pendant-02.jpg?v=1741968164"},{"product_id":"ancient-greek-lion-hemidrachm-400-bc-14k-gold-and-sterling-silver-pendant-artifact-3530","title":"Ancient Greek Lion Hemidrachm 400 BC 14K Gold and Sterling Silver Pendant | Artifact #3530","description":"\u003ch1\u003eA Treasure of Earliest Ancient Greece, the Glittering Silver Cherronesos Hemidrachm Coin with the Lion of Strength, Power and Royalty - Now in an Heirloom Pendant\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003ePlease Note: This is an authentic Ancient Greek Treasure Coin, and you will receive the exact pendant in the photographs and description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003ePendant Size Including the Bezel (Setting): 5\/8” Across, 1” Tall - About the Size of a U.S. Dime\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAncient Greece – just the words evoke images of stunning marble statues, breathtaking architecture and the wealth of the ancient world. And among the symbols of Ancient Greece, the noble lion reigns supreme. A symbol of strength, power and royalty, here it appears on one of the first coins ever minted anywhere in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs one of the earliest Greek city state coins minted, the diminutive silver Cherronesos Hemidrachm is a rare survivor of Ancient Greece’s Archaic Period. Minted with a regal running lion looking back over his shoulder on one side, and what is called a quadripartite incuse square (a pattern of four squares) on the other, it is one of the finest examples of early coin art, and a true piece of history you can wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Ancient Greek Hemidrachm Coin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: Hemidrachm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 400 - 338 BC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObverse (Front): The forepart of a lion looking back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse (Back): A quadripartite incuse square (a pattern of four squares) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin Metal: Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel Metal: 14K Gold and Proprietary Non-tarnishing Sterling Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArticulating Bail Interior Diameter: Will accommodate chain or leather necklace up to 6.2 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePendant Size Including the Bezel (Setting): 5\/8” Across, 1” Tall - About the Size of a U.S. Dime\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990404;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApril's Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thick, round and deeply struck, the stunning details of the lion \"pop\" from the coin. This coin features the European Lion - a species that would soon be extinct. With its regal mane and powerful body, the lion was then, as it is now, revered for its strength, power and place as the \"King of Beasts.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReferred to as “Cherronesos Hemidrachms,” you would think the mint location for your coin was the Greek city state of Cherronesos. But in Greek, Cherronesos means “peninsula” and was used as a place name for at least seven Greek colonies. The early lion Hemidrachms, like yours, are thought to originate from what was then Thrace, or Northern Greece, which is now part of modern-day Bulgaria, Greece and Turkey. Ancient Thrace was the site of blossoming Greek colonies at the time lion Hemidrachms were issued. Specifically, it is believed that these early issues came from the Gallipoli peninsula in what is now Turkey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow discovered in small hoards, the Hemidrachms of Cherronesos are some of the most treasured of all coins minted. They speak of the now distant foundations of the modern Western world. These coins are a part of the foundations of our culture that we can hold in our hands. 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And among the symbols of Ancient Greece, the noble lion reigns supreme. A symbol of strength, power and royalty, here it appears on one of the first coins ever minted anywhere in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs one of the earliest Greek city state coins minted, the diminutive silver Cherronesos Hemidrachm is a rare survivor of Ancient Greece’s Archaic Period. Minted with a regal running lion looking back over his shoulder on one side, and what is called a quadripartite incuse square (a pattern of four squares) on the other, it is one of the finest examples of early coin art, and a true piece of history you can wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Ancient Greek Hemidrachm Coin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: Hemidrachm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 400 - 338 BC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObverse (Front): The forepart of a lion looking back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse (Back): A quadripartite incuse square (a pattern of four squares) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin Metal: Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel Metal: 14K Gold and Proprietary Non-tarnishing Sterling Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArticulating Bail Interior Diameter: Will accommodate chain or leather necklace up to 6.2 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePendant Size Including the Bezel (Setting): 5\/8” Across, 1” Tall - About the Size of a U.S. Dime\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990404;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApril's Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thick, round and deeply struck, the stunning details of the lion \"pop\" from the coin. This coin features the European Lion - a species that would soon be extinct. With its regal mane and powerful body, the lion was then, as it is now, revered for its strength, power and place as the \"King of Beasts.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReferred to as “Cherronesos Hemidrachms,” you would think the mint location for your coin was the Greek city state of Cherronesos. But in Greek, Cherronesos means “peninsula” and was used as a place name for at least seven Greek colonies. The early lion Hemidrachms, like yours, are thought to originate from what was then Thrace, or Northern Greece, which is now part of modern-day Bulgaria, Greece and Turkey. Ancient Thrace was the site of blossoming Greek colonies at the time lion Hemidrachms were issued. Specifically, it is believed that these early issues came from the Gallipoli peninsula in what is now Turkey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow discovered in small hoards, the Hemidrachms of Cherronesos are some of the most treasured of all coins minted. They speak of the now distant foundations of the modern Western world. These coins are a part of the foundations of our culture that we can hold in our hands. Each is a small miracle – a precious ambassador of an ancient world that created our modern one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Ancient Greek Coin Pendant comes with:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur 100% Authentic Lifetime Guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Detailed, Multi-Page Certificate of Authenticity Researched and Written by April Knecht\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eA four page Historic Brief on the history of Greek society and their coins researched and written by April Knecht\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreasure Hunters Gazette Booklet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMini Museum Display for when you are not wearing your treasure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Treasure Jewelry Care Card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cannon Beach Treasure Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49536280887543,"sku":null,"price":960.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/4193\/files\/3531-Ancient-Greek-Lion-Hemidrachm-400-BC-14K-Gold-and-Sterling-Silver-Pendant-01.jpg?v=1741968567"},{"product_id":"ancient-greek-lion-apollo-miletos-silver-drachm-350-bc-sterling-silver-pendant-artifact-3806","title":"Ancient Greek Lion \u0026 Apollo Miletos Silver Drachm 350 BC Sterling Silver Pendant | Artifact #3806","description":"\u003ch1\u003eThe Beauty \u0026amp; Power of Ancient Greece Comes to Life through the Miletos Silver Drachm with Apollo, the God of Truth, Healing and Light and the Lion of Strength, Power and Royalty - Now in an Heirloom Pendant\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003ePlease Note: This is an authentic Ancient Greek Treasure Coin, and you will receive the exact pendant in the photographs and description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003eSEE COIN DETAILS FOR PENDANT SIZE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCrumbling ruins huge in size and scope… strewn blocks of ancient, hand-worked stone… the stair-step rise and mighty wall of a Greco-Roman theater that once held 15,000 cheering spectators… the silent remains of a lovey colonnade and the faint tracings of a grid like urban plan… This is all that remains of Miletos (sometimes spelled Miletus in English), located in what is now modern-day Turkey, just a few short miles from the east coast of the Aegean Sea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBut from these abandoned, low-lying hills strewn with vast pieces of the past, voices still echo – voices with a fascinating story to tell. What is now a stop for tourists who gaze in wonder at the ruins of a powerful city, was once the Miletos of antiquity - a bustling and prosperous metropolis with dozens of colonies on both the Mediterranean and Black Seas. And, it is from these streets and harbors that the people of the ancient world came and went, exchanging the silver drachms of Miletos for food and drink, goods and services, and passage to distant lands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Ancient Greek Miletos Silver Drachm Coin Pendant:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: Drachm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 350 - 180 BC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIssuing Authority: Miletos, Ionia, Ancient Greek City-State\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObverse (Front):Bust of Apollo, Greek god of music and dance, truth and prophecy, healing and light, and the sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse (Back): Standing Lion with the Star of Apollo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin Metal: Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel Metal: Proprietary, Non-tarnishing Sterling Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArticulating Bail Interior Diameter: Will accommodate chain or leather necklace up to 6.2 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePendant Size Including the Bezel (Setting): 3\/4” Across, 1 1\/4” Tall - Just Slightly Smaller than the Size of a U.S. Nickel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990404;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApril's Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thick, round and deeply struck, the portrait of Apollo is the unquestioned star of this Drachm. The facial details, along with the fine details in the hair and wreath are truly stunning.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990404;\"\u003ePerhaps best of all, it is what we call \"zero die axis.\" When most ancient coins were struck, the minters didn't care if the top of one side of the coin was also the top on the other side - what we call \"Medallic Orientation.\" This coin is one of the rare ones you can wear it either side out.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Lion of Miletos\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLike other advanced Greek city-states that developed during Greece’s Archaic period  Miletos was one of the very first cities in the world to mint coins. From the minting of the earliest Miletos coinage we see the lion appear as a proud symbol of the city. The lion was not only the embodiment of the spirit of Miletos, the city itself resembled a lion. Built on that promontory that extended into the bay, the border of the city resembled the silhouette of a crouching lion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe mighty lion – the symbol of stately power and wealth – was a chief symbol employed by these early artisans who appreciated not only the meaning of the symbol, but the lion’s grandeur and beauty. But the lion wasn’t the only symbol chosen for Miletos Drachms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"p2\"\u003eApollo, God of \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMusic and Dance, Truth and Prophecy, Healing and Light… and the Sun\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTurn them over and you will see Apollo, the Greek god of music and dance, truth and prophecy, healing and light… and the sun. In fact, the lion you see proudly standing on Miletos Drachms is looking over his shoulder to a star, another representation of Apollo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eJust 10 miles south of the Miletos of old was the famed temple of Apollo at Didyma. This temple drew visitors from all over the Greek world, bring trade and notoriety to Miletos and its colonies. Miletos was positioned at the start of the Sacred Way leading to Apollo’s temple. Here on the silver coins of Miletos, Apollo is immortalized – and called upon to protect and grant prosperity to the city.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLike other powerful and prominent Greek city-states, Miletos minted its own iconic Drachms for hundreds of years. Each one is a shining ambassador of a once vibrant, influential, and commanding center of trade, culture and science that whispers from the past. These few, precious pieces of silver witnessed history that helped build the Western world you and I live in today. Now, they continue their millennia-long journey with you as a piece of history you can wear every day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Ancient Greek Coin Necklace comes with:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur 100% Authentic Lifetime Guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Detailed, Multi-Page Certificate of Authenticity Researched and Written by April Knecht\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eA four page Historic Brief on the history of Greek society and their coins researched and written by April Knecht\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreasure Hunters Gazette Booklet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMini Museum Display for when you are not wearing your treasure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Treasure Jewelry Care Card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cannon Beach Treasure Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49860338876663,"sku":null,"price":1220.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/4193\/files\/3806-Ancient-Greek-Apollo-and-Lion-Silver-Drachm-Coin-Miletos-Ionia-360-BC-Sterling-Silver-Pendant-03.jpg?v=1752782587"},{"product_id":"ancient-greek-lion-apollo-miletos-silver-drachm-350-bc-sterling-silver-pendant-artifact-3807","title":"Ancient Greek Lion \u0026 Apollo Miletos Silver Drachm 350 BC Sterling Silver Pendant | Artifact #3807","description":"\u003ch1\u003eThe Beauty \u0026amp; Power of Ancient Greece Comes to Life through the Miletos Silver Drachm with Apollo, the God of Truth, Healing and Light and the Lion of Strength, Power and Royalty - Now in an Heirloom Pendant\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003ePlease Note: This is an authentic Ancient Greek Treasure Coin, and you will receive the exact pendant in the photographs and description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003eSEE COIN DETAILS FOR PENDANT SIZE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCrumbling ruins huge in size and scope… strewn blocks of ancient, hand-worked stone… the stair-step rise and mighty wall of a Greco-Roman theater that once held 15,000 cheering spectators… the silent remains of a lovey colonnade and the faint tracings of a grid like urban plan… This is all that remains of Miletos (sometimes spelled Miletus in English), located in what is now modern-day Turkey, just a few short miles from the east coast of the Aegean Sea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBut from these abandoned, low-lying hills strewn with vast pieces of the past, voices still echo – voices with a fascinating story to tell. What is now a stop for tourists who gaze in wonder at the ruins of a powerful city, was once the Miletos of antiquity - a bustling and prosperous metropolis with dozens of colonies on both the Mediterranean and Black Seas. And, it is from these streets and harbors that the people of the ancient world came and went, exchanging the silver drachms of Miletos for food and drink, goods and services, and passage to distant lands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Ancient Greek Miletos Silver Drachm Coin Pendant:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: Drachm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 350 - 180 BC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIssuing Authority: Miletos, Ionia, Ancient Greek City-State\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObverse (Front):Bust of Apollo, Greek god of music and dance, truth and prophecy, healing and light, and the sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse (Back): Standing Lion with the Star of Apollo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin Metal: Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel Metal: Proprietary, Non-tarnishing Sterling Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArticulating Bail Interior Diameter: Will accommodate chain or leather necklace up to 6.2 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePendant Size Including the Bezel (Setting): 3\/4” Across, 1 1\/4” Tall - Just Slightly Smaller than the Size of a U.S. Nickel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990404;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApril's Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thick, round and deeply struck, the stunning details of the lion and star \"pop\" from the coin. The portrait of Apollo is equally appealing, with good detail and a clear profile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990404;\"\u003ePerhaps best of all, it is what we call \"zero die axis.\" When most ancient coins were struck, the minters didn't care if the top of one side of the coin was also the top on the other side - what we call \"Medallic Orientation.\" This coin is one of the rare ones you can wear it either side out.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Lion of Miletos\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLike other advanced Greek city-states that developed during Greece’s Archaic period  Miletos was one of the very first cities in the world to mint coins. From the minting of the earliest Miletos coinage we see the lion appear as a proud symbol of the city. The lion was not only the embodiment of the spirit of Miletos, the city itself resembled a lion. Built on that promontory that extended into the bay, the border of the city resembled the silhouette of a crouching lion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe mighty lion – the symbol of stately power and wealth – was a chief symbol employed by these early artisans who appreciated not only the meaning of the symbol, but the lion’s grandeur and beauty. But the lion wasn’t the only symbol chosen for Miletos Drachms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"p2\"\u003eApollo, God of \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMusic and Dance, Truth and Prophecy, Healing and Light… and the Sun\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTurn them over and you will see Apollo, the Greek god of music and dance, truth and prophecy, healing and light… and the sun. In fact, the lion you see proudly standing on Miletos Drachms is looking over his shoulder to a star, another representation of Apollo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eJust 10 miles south of the Miletos of old was the famed temple of Apollo at Didyma. This temple drew visitors from all over the Greek world, bring trade and notoriety to Miletos and its colonies. Miletos was positioned at the start of the Sacred Way leading to Apollo’s temple. Here on the silver coins of Miletos, Apollo is immortalized – and called upon to protect and grant prosperity to the city.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLike other powerful and prominent Greek city-states, Miletos minted its own iconic Drachms for hundreds of years. Each one is a shining ambassador of a once vibrant, influential, and commanding center of trade, culture and science that whispers from the past. These few, precious pieces of silver witnessed history that helped build the Western world you and I live in today. Now, they continue their millennia-long journey with you as a piece of history you can wear every day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Ancient Greek Coin Necklace comes with:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur 100% Authentic Lifetime Guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Detailed, Multi-Page Certificate of Authenticity Researched and Written by April Knecht\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eA four page Historic Brief on the history of Greek society and their coins researched and written by April Knecht\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreasure Hunters Gazette Booklet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMini Museum Display for when you are not wearing your treasure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Treasure Jewelry Care Card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cannon Beach Treasure Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49860354998519,"sku":null,"price":1260.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/4193\/files\/3807-Ancient-Greek-Apollo-and-Lion-Silver-Drachm-Coin-Miletos-Ionia-360-BC-Sterling-Silver-Pendant-02_d042bc2d-958d-42d0-a9f6-e8e185766e2c.jpg?v=1752783934"},{"product_id":"ancient-greek-lion-apollo-miletos-silver-drachm-350-bc-sterling-silver-pendant-artifact-3808","title":"Ancient Greek Lion \u0026 Apollo Miletos Silver Drachm 350 BC Sterling Silver Pendant | Artifact #3808","description":"\u003ch1\u003eThe Beauty \u0026amp; Power of Ancient Greece Comes to Life through the Miletos Silver Drachm with Apollo, the God of Truth, Healing and Light and the Lion of Strength, Power and Royalty - Now in an Heirloom Pendant\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003ePlease Note: This is an authentic Ancient Greek Treasure Coin, and you will receive the exact pendant in the photographs and description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003eSEE COIN DETAILS FOR PENDANT SIZE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCrumbling ruins huge in size and scope… strewn blocks of ancient, hand-worked stone… the stair-step rise and mighty wall of a Greco-Roman theater that once held 15,000 cheering spectators… the silent remains of a lovey colonnade and the faint tracings of a grid like urban plan… This is all that remains of Miletos (sometimes spelled Miletus in English), located in what is now modern-day Turkey, just a few short miles from the east coast of the Aegean Sea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBut from these abandoned, low-lying hills strewn with vast pieces of the past, voices still echo – voices with a fascinating story to tell. What is now a stop for tourists who gaze in wonder at the ruins of a powerful city, was once the Miletos of antiquity - a bustling and prosperous metropolis with dozens of colonies on both the Mediterranean and Black Seas. And, it is from these streets and harbors that the people of the ancient world came and went, exchanging the silver drachms of Miletos for food and drink, goods and services, and passage to distant lands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Ancient Greek Miletos Silver Drachm Coin Pendant:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: Drachm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 350 - 180 BC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIssuing Authority: Miletos, Ionia, Ancient Greek City-State\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObverse (Front):Bust of Apollo, Greek god of music and dance, truth and prophecy, healing and light, and the sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse (Back): Standing Lion with the Star of Apollo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin Metal: Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel Metal: Proprietary, Non-tarnishing Sterling Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArticulating Bail Interior Diameter: Will accommodate chain or leather necklace up to 6.2 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePendant Size Including the Bezel (Setting): 3\/4” Across, 1 1\/4” Tall - Just Slightly Smaller than the Size of a U.S. Nickel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990404;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApril's Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thick, round and deeply struck, the stunning details of the lion and star \"pop\" from the coin. The portrait of Apollo is equally appealing, with good detail and a clear profile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990404;\"\u003ePerhaps best of all, it is what we call \"zero die axis.\" When most ancient coins were struck, the minters didn't care if the top of one side of the coin was also the top on the other side - what we call \"Medallic Orientation.\" This coin is one of the rare ones you can wear it either side out.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Lion of Miletos\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLike other advanced Greek city-states that developed during Greece’s Archaic period  Miletos was one of the very first cities in the world to mint coins. From the minting of the earliest Miletos coinage we see the lion appear as a proud symbol of the city. The lion was not only the embodiment of the spirit of Miletos, the city itself resembled a lion. Built on that promontory that extended into the bay, the border of the city resembled the silhouette of a crouching lion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe mighty lion – the symbol of stately power and wealth – was a chief symbol employed by these early artisans who appreciated not only the meaning of the symbol, but the lion’s grandeur and beauty. But the lion wasn’t the only symbol chosen for Miletos Drachms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"p2\"\u003eApollo, God of \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMusic and Dance, Truth and Prophecy, Healing and Light… and the Sun\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTurn them over and you will see Apollo, the Greek god of music and dance, truth and prophecy, healing and light… and the sun. In fact, the lion you see proudly standing on Miletos Drachms is looking over his shoulder to a star, another representation of Apollo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eJust 10 miles south of the Miletos of old was the famed temple of Apollo at Didyma. This temple drew visitors from all over the Greek world, bring trade and notoriety to Miletos and its colonies. Miletos was positioned at the start of the Sacred Way leading to Apollo’s temple. Here on the silver coins of Miletos, Apollo is immortalized – and called upon to protect and grant prosperity to the city.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLike other powerful and prominent Greek city-states, Miletos minted its own iconic Drachms for hundreds of years. Each one is a shining ambassador of a once vibrant, influential, and commanding center of trade, culture and science that whispers from the past. These few, precious pieces of silver witnessed history that helped build the Western world you and I live in today. 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What is now a stop for tourists who gaze in wonder at the ruins of a powerful city, was once the Miletos of antiquity - a bustling and prosperous metropolis with dozens of colonies on both the Mediterranean and Black Seas. And, it is from these streets and harbors that the people of the ancient world came and went, exchanging the silver drachms of Miletos for food and drink, goods and services, and passage to distant lands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Ancient Greek Miletos Silver Drachm Coin Pendant:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: Drachm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 350 - 180 BC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIssuing Authority: Miletos, Ionia, Ancient Greek City-State\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObverse (Front):Bust of Apollo, Greek god of music and dance, truth and prophecy, healing and light, and the sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse (Back): Standing Lion with the Star of Apollo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin Metal: Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel Metal: 14K Gold and Proprietary, Non-tarnishing Sterling Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArticulating Bail Interior Diameter: Will accommodate chain or leather necklace up to 6.2 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePendant Size Including the Bezel (Setting): 3\/4” Across, 1 1\/4” Tall - Just Slightly Smaller than the Size of a U.S. Nickel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990404;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApril's Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eAncient Greek coins are deeply struck - with thickness and depth that highlights detail, and this coin's details pop from the surface. (Please note: these coins are difficult to photograph and capture the true depth and detail... we often hear \"wow, it looks so much better in hand!\") \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990404;\"\u003eThick, round and deeply struck, the stunning details of the lion and star \"pop\" from the coin. The portrait of Apollo is equally appealing, with good detail and a perfect center strike profile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990404;\"\u003ePerhaps best of all, it is what we call \"zero die axis.\" When most ancient coins were struck, the minters didn't care if the top of one side of the coin was also the top on the other side - what we call \"Medallic Orientation.\" This coin is one of the rare ones you can wear it either side out.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Lion of Miletos\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLike other advanced Greek city-states that developed during Greece’s Archaic period  Miletos was one of the very first cities in the world to mint coins. From the minting of the earliest Miletos coinage we see the lion appear as a proud symbol of the city. The lion was not only the embodiment of the spirit of Miletos, the city itself resembled a lion. Built on that promontory that extended into the bay, the border of the city resembled the silhouette of a crouching lion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe mighty lion – the symbol of stately power and wealth – was a chief symbol employed by these early artisans who appreciated not only the meaning of the symbol, but the lion’s grandeur and beauty. But the lion wasn’t the only symbol chosen for Miletos Drachms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"p2\"\u003eApollo, God of \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMusic and Dance, Truth and Prophecy, Healing and Light… and the Sun\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTurn them over and you will see Apollo, the Greek god of music and dance, truth and prophecy, healing and light… and the sun. In fact, the lion you see proudly standing on Miletos Drachms is looking over his shoulder to a star, another representation of Apollo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eJust 10 miles south of the Miletos of old was the famed temple of Apollo at Didyma. This temple drew visitors from all over the Greek world, bring trade and notoriety to Miletos and its colonies. Miletos was positioned at the start of the Sacred Way leading to Apollo’s temple. Here on the silver coins of Miletos, Apollo is immortalized – and called upon to protect and grant prosperity to the city.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLike other powerful and prominent Greek city-states, Miletos minted its own iconic Drachms for hundreds of years. Each one is a shining ambassador of a once vibrant, influential, and commanding center of trade, culture and science that whispers from the past. These few, precious pieces of silver witnessed history that helped build the Western world you and I live in today. Now, they continue their millennia-long journey with you as a piece of history you can wear every day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Ancient Greek Coin Necklace comes with:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur 100% Authentic Lifetime Guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Detailed, Multi-Page Certificate of Authenticity Researched and Written by April Knecht\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eA four page Historic Brief on the history of Greek society and their coins researched and written by April Knecht\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreasure Hunters Gazette Booklet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMini Museum Display for when you are not wearing your treasure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Treasure Jewelry Care Card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cannon Beach Treasure Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49860411359479,"sku":null,"price":1880.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/4193\/files\/3811-Ancient-Greek-Apollo-and-Lion-Silver-Drachm-Coin-Miletos-Ionia-360-BC-14K-Gold-and-Sterling-Silver-Pendant-01.jpg?v=1752785540"},{"product_id":"ancient-greek-lion-apollo-miletos-silver-drachm-350-bc-14k-gold-and-sterling-silver-pendant-artifact-3812","title":"Ancient Greek Lion \u0026 Apollo Miletos Silver Drachm 350 BC 14K Gold and Sterling Silver Pendant | Artifact #3812","description":"\u003ch1\u003eThe Beauty \u0026amp; Power of Ancient Greece Comes to Life through the Miletos Silver Drachm with Apollo, the God of Truth, Healing and Light and the Lion of Strength, Power and Royalty - Now in an Heirloom Pendant\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003ePlease Note: This is an authentic Ancient Greek Treasure Coin, and you will receive the exact pendant in the photographs and description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003eSEE COIN DETAILS FOR PENDANT SIZE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCrumbling ruins huge in size and scope… strewn blocks of ancient, hand-worked stone… the stair-step rise and mighty wall of a Greco-Roman theater that once held 15,000 cheering spectators… the silent remains of a lovey colonnade and the faint tracings of a grid like urban plan… This is all that remains of Miletos (sometimes spelled Miletus in English), located in what is now modern-day Turkey, just a few short miles from the east coast of the Aegean Sea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBut from these abandoned, low-lying hills strewn with vast pieces of the past, voices still echo – voices with a fascinating story to tell. What is now a stop for tourists who gaze in wonder at the ruins of a powerful city, was once the Miletos of antiquity - a bustling and prosperous metropolis with dozens of colonies on both the Mediterranean and Black Seas. And, it is from these streets and harbors that the people of the ancient world came and went, exchanging the silver drachms of Miletos for food and drink, goods and services, and passage to distant lands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Ancient Greek Miletos Silver Drachm Coin Pendant:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: Drachm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 350 - 180 BC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIssuing Authority: Miletos, Ionia, Ancient Greek City-State\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObverse (Front):Bust of Apollo, Greek god of music and dance, truth and prophecy, healing and light, and the sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse (Back): Standing Lion with the Star of Apollo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin Metal: Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel Metal: 14K Gold and Proprietary, Non-tarnishing Sterling Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArticulating Bail Interior Diameter: Will accommodate chain or leather necklace up to 6.2 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePendant Size Including the Bezel (Setting): 3\/4” Across, 1 1\/4” Tall - Just Slightly Smaller than the Size of a U.S. Nickel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990404;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApril's Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eAncient Greek coins are deeply struck - with thickness and depth that highlights detail, and this coin's details pop from the surface. (Please note: these coins are difficult to photograph and capture the true depth and detail... we often hear \"wow, it looks so much better in hand!\") \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990404;\"\u003eThick, round and deeply struck, the stunning details of the lion and star \"pop\" from the coin. The portrait of Apollo is equally appealing, with good detail and a perfect center strike profile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990404;\"\u003ePerhaps best of all, it is what we call \"zero die axis.\" When most ancient coins were struck, the minters didn't care if the top of one side of the coin was also the top on the other side - what we call \"Medallic Orientation.\" This coin is one of the rare ones you can wear it either side out.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Lion of Miletos\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLike other advanced Greek city-states that developed during Greece’s Archaic period  Miletos was one of the very first cities in the world to mint coins. From the minting of the earliest Miletos coinage we see the lion appear as a proud symbol of the city. The lion was not only the embodiment of the spirit of Miletos, the city itself resembled a lion. Built on that promontory that extended into the bay, the border of the city resembled the silhouette of a crouching lion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe mighty lion – the symbol of stately power and wealth – was a chief symbol employed by these early artisans who appreciated not only the meaning of the symbol, but the lion’s grandeur and beauty. But the lion wasn’t the only symbol chosen for Miletos Drachms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"p2\"\u003eApollo, God of \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMusic and Dance, Truth and Prophecy, Healing and Light… and the Sun\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTurn them over and you will see Apollo, the Greek god of music and dance, truth and prophecy, healing and light… and the sun. In fact, the lion you see proudly standing on Miletos Drachms is looking over his shoulder to a star, another representation of Apollo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eJust 10 miles south of the Miletos of old was the famed temple of Apollo at Didyma. This temple drew visitors from all over the Greek world, bring trade and notoriety to Miletos and its colonies. Miletos was positioned at the start of the Sacred Way leading to Apollo’s temple. Here on the silver coins of Miletos, Apollo is immortalized – and called upon to protect and grant prosperity to the city.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLike other powerful and prominent Greek city-states, Miletos minted its own iconic Drachms for hundreds of years. Each one is a shining ambassador of a once vibrant, influential, and commanding center of trade, culture and science that whispers from the past. These few, precious pieces of silver witnessed history that helped build the Western world you and I live in today. Now, they continue their millennia-long journey with you as a piece of history you can wear every day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Ancient Greek Coin Necklace comes with:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur 100% Authentic Lifetime Guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Detailed, Multi-Page Certificate of Authenticity Researched and Written by April Knecht\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eA four page Historic Brief on the history of Greek society and their coins researched and written by April Knecht\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreasure Hunters Gazette Booklet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMini Museum Display for when you are not wearing your treasure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Treasure Jewelry Care Card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cannon Beach Treasure Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49860451336439,"sku":null,"price":1940.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/4193\/files\/3812-Ancient-Greek-Apollo-and-Lion-Silver-Drachm-Coin-Miletos-Ionia-360-BC-14K-Gold-and-Sterling-Silver-Pendant-02.jpg?v=1752785706"},{"product_id":"ancient-greek-lion-apollo-miletos-silver-drachm-350-bc-14k-gold-and-sterling-silver-pendant-artifact-3813","title":"Ancient Greek Lion \u0026 Apollo Miletos Silver Drachm 350 BC 14K Gold and Sterling Silver Pendant | Artifact #3813","description":"\u003ch1\u003eThe Beauty \u0026amp; Power of Ancient Greece Comes to Life through the Miletos Silver Drachm with Apollo, the God of Truth, Healing and Light and the Lion of Strength, Power and Royalty - Now in an Heirloom Pendant\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003ePlease Note: This is an authentic Ancient Greek Treasure Coin, and you will receive the exact pendant in the photographs and description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003eSEE COIN DETAILS FOR PENDANT SIZE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCrumbling ruins huge in size and scope… strewn blocks of ancient, hand-worked stone… the stair-step rise and mighty wall of a Greco-Roman theater that once held 15,000 cheering spectators… the silent remains of a lovey colonnade and the faint tracings of a grid like urban plan… This is all that remains of Miletos (sometimes spelled Miletus in English), located in what is now modern-day Turkey, just a few short miles from the east coast of the Aegean Sea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBut from these abandoned, low-lying hills strewn with vast pieces of the past, voices still echo – voices with a fascinating story to tell. What is now a stop for tourists who gaze in wonder at the ruins of a powerful city, was once the Miletos of antiquity - a bustling and prosperous metropolis with dozens of colonies on both the Mediterranean and Black Seas. And, it is from these streets and harbors that the people of the ancient world came and went, exchanging the silver drachms of Miletos for food and drink, goods and services, and passage to distant lands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Ancient Greek Miletos Silver Drachm Coin Pendant:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: Drachm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 350 - 180 BC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIssuing Authority: Miletos, Ionia, Ancient Greek City-State\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObverse (Front):Bust of Apollo, Greek god of music and dance, truth and prophecy, healing and light, and the sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse (Back): Standing Lion with the Star of Apollo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin Metal: Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel Metal: 14K Gold and Proprietary, Non-tarnishing Sterling Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArticulating Bail Interior Diameter: Will accommodate chain or leather necklace up to 6.2 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePendant Size Including the Bezel (Setting): 3\/4” Across, 1 1\/4” Tall - Just Slightly Smaller than the Size of a U.S. Nickel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990404;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApril's Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eAncient Greek coins are deeply struck - with thickness and depth that highlights detail, and this coin's details pop from the surface. (Please note: these coins are difficult to photograph and capture the true depth and detail... we often hear \"wow, it looks so much better in hand!\") \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990404;\"\u003eThick, round and deeply struck, the stunning details of the lion and star \"pop\" from the coin. The portrait of Apollo is equally appealing, with good detail and a perfect center strike profile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990404;\"\u003ePerhaps best of all, it is what we call \"zero die axis.\" When most ancient coins were struck, the minters didn't care if the top of one side of the coin was also the top on the other side - what we call \"Medallic Orientation.\" This coin is one of the rare ones you can wear it either side out.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Lion of Miletos\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLike other advanced Greek city-states that developed during Greece’s Archaic period  Miletos was one of the very first cities in the world to mint coins. From the minting of the earliest Miletos coinage we see the lion appear as a proud symbol of the city. The lion was not only the embodiment of the spirit of Miletos, the city itself resembled a lion. Built on that promontory that extended into the bay, the border of the city resembled the silhouette of a crouching lion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe mighty lion – the symbol of stately power and wealth – was a chief symbol employed by these early artisans who appreciated not only the meaning of the symbol, but the lion’s grandeur and beauty. But the lion wasn’t the only symbol chosen for Miletos Drachms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"p2\"\u003eApollo, God of \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMusic and Dance, Truth and Prophecy, Healing and Light… and the Sun\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTurn them over and you will see Apollo, the Greek god of music and dance, truth and prophecy, healing and light… and the sun. In fact, the lion you see proudly standing on Miletos Drachms is looking over his shoulder to a star, another representation of Apollo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eJust 10 miles south of the Miletos of old was the famed temple of Apollo at Didyma. This temple drew visitors from all over the Greek world, bring trade and notoriety to Miletos and its colonies. Miletos was positioned at the start of the Sacred Way leading to Apollo’s temple. Here on the silver coins of Miletos, Apollo is immortalized – and called upon to protect and grant prosperity to the city.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLike other powerful and prominent Greek city-states, Miletos minted its own iconic Drachms for hundreds of years. Each one is a shining ambassador of a once vibrant, influential, and commanding center of trade, culture and science that whispers from the past. These few, precious pieces of silver witnessed history that helped build the Western world you and I live in today. Now, they continue their millennia-long journey with you as a piece of history you can wear every day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Ancient Greek Coin Necklace comes with:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur 100% Authentic Lifetime Guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Detailed, Multi-Page Certificate of Authenticity Researched and Written by April Knecht\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eA four page Historic Brief on the history of Greek society and their coins researched and written by April Knecht\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreasure Hunters Gazette Booklet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMini Museum Display for when you are not wearing your treasure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Treasure Jewelry Care Card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cannon Beach Treasure Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49860455596279,"sku":null,"price":1910.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/4193\/files\/3813-Ancient-Greek-Apollo-and-Lion-Silver-Drachm-Coin-Miletos-Ionia-360-BC-14K-Gold-and-Sterling-Silver-Pendant-03_481d887d-07bc-4875-a964-783f8f66c593.jpg?v=1752785904"},{"product_id":"ancient-greek-lion-apollo-miletos-silver-drachm-350-bc-14k-gold-and-sterling-silver-pendant-artifact-3815","title":"Ancient Greek Lion \u0026 Apollo Miletos Silver Drachm 350 BC 14K Gold and Sterling Silver Pendant | Artifact #3815","description":"\u003ch1\u003eThe Beauty \u0026amp; Power of Ancient Greece Comes to Life through the Miletos Silver Drachm with Apollo, the God of Truth, Healing and Light and the Lion of Strength, Power and Royalty - Now in an Heirloom Pendant\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003ePlease Note: This is an authentic Ancient Greek Treasure Coin, and you will receive the exact pendant in the photographs and description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003eSEE COIN DETAILS FOR PENDANT SIZE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCrumbling ruins huge in size and scope… strewn blocks of ancient, hand-worked stone… the stair-step rise and mighty wall of a Greco-Roman theater that once held 15,000 cheering spectators… the silent remains of a lovey colonnade and the faint tracings of a grid like urban plan… This is all that remains of Miletos (sometimes spelled Miletus in English), located in what is now modern-day Turkey, just a few short miles from the east coast of the Aegean Sea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBut from these abandoned, low-lying hills strewn with vast pieces of the past, voices still echo – voices with a fascinating story to tell. What is now a stop for tourists who gaze in wonder at the ruins of a powerful city, was once the Miletos of antiquity - a bustling and prosperous metropolis with dozens of colonies on both the Mediterranean and Black Seas. And, it is from these streets and harbors that the people of the ancient world came and went, exchanging the silver drachms of Miletos for food and drink, goods and services, and passage to distant lands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Ancient Greek Miletos Silver Drachm Coin Pendant:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: Drachm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 350 - 180 BC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIssuing Authority: Miletos, Ionia, Ancient Greek City-State\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObverse (Front):Bust of Apollo, Greek god of music and dance, truth and prophecy, healing and light, and the sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse (Back): Standing Lion with the Star of Apollo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin Metal: Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel Metal: 14K Gold and Proprietary, Non-tarnishing Sterling Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArticulating Bail Interior Diameter: Will accommodate chain or leather necklace up to 6.2 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePendant Size Including the Bezel (Setting): 3\/4” Across, 1 1\/4” Tall - Just Slightly Smaller than the Size of a U.S. Nickel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990404;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApril's Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eAncient Greek coins are deeply struck - with thickness and depth that highlights detail, and this coin's details pop from the surface. (Please note: these coins are difficult to photograph and capture the true depth and detail... we often hear \"wow, it looks so much better in hand!\") \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990404;\"\u003eThick, round and deeply struck, the stunning details of the lion and star \"pop\" from the coin. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe portrait of Apollo is equally appealing, with good detail and a perfect center strike profile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990404;\"\u003ePerhaps best of all, it is what we call \"zero die axis.\" When most ancient coins were struck, the minters didn't care if the top of one side of the coin was also the top on the other side - what we call \"Medallic Orientation.\" This coin is one of the rare ones you can wear it either side out.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Lion of Miletos\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLike other advanced Greek city-states that developed during Greece’s Archaic period  Miletos was one of the very first cities in the world to mint coins. From the minting of the earliest Miletos coinage we see the lion appear as a proud symbol of the city. The lion was not only the embodiment of the spirit of Miletos, the city itself resembled a lion. Built on that promontory that extended into the bay, the border of the city resembled the silhouette of a crouching lion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe mighty lion – the symbol of stately power and wealth – was a chief symbol employed by these early artisans who appreciated not only the meaning of the symbol, but the lion’s grandeur and beauty. But the lion wasn’t the only symbol chosen for Miletos Drachms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"p2\"\u003eApollo, God of \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMusic and Dance, Truth and Prophecy, Healing and Light… and the Sun\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTurn them over and you will see Apollo, the Greek god of music and dance, truth and prophecy, healing and light… and the sun. In fact, the lion you see proudly standing on Miletos Drachms is looking over his shoulder to a star, another representation of Apollo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eJust 10 miles south of the Miletos of old was the famed temple of Apollo at Didyma. This temple drew visitors from all over the Greek world, bring trade and notoriety to Miletos and its colonies. Miletos was positioned at the start of the Sacred Way leading to Apollo’s temple. Here on the silver coins of Miletos, Apollo is immortalized – and called upon to protect and grant prosperity to the city.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLike other powerful and prominent Greek city-states, Miletos minted its own iconic Drachms for hundreds of years. Each one is a shining ambassador of a once vibrant, influential, and commanding center of trade, culture and science that whispers from the past. These few, precious pieces of silver witnessed history that helped build the Western world you and I live in today. Now, they continue their millennia-long journey with you as a piece of history you can wear every day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Ancient Greek Coin Necklace comes with:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur 100% Authentic Lifetime Guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Detailed, Multi-Page Certificate of Authenticity Researched and Written by April Knecht\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eA four page Historic Brief on the history of Greek society and their coins researched and written by April Knecht\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreasure Hunters Gazette Booklet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMini Museum Display for when you are not wearing your treasure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Treasure Jewelry Care Card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cannon Beach Treasure Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49860494721271,"sku":null,"price":1940.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/4193\/files\/3815-Ancient-Greek-Apollo-and-Lion-Silver-Drachm-Coin-Miletos-Ionia-360-BC-14K-Gold-and-Sterling-Silver-Pendant-02.jpg?v=1752786112"},{"product_id":"ancient-greek-lion-apollo-miletos-silver-drachm-350-bc-14k-gold-and-sterling-silver-pendant-artifact-3816","title":"Ancient Greek Lion \u0026 Apollo Miletos Silver Drachm 350 BC 14K Gold and Sterling Silver Pendant | Artifact #3816","description":"\u003ch1\u003eThe Beauty \u0026amp; Power of Ancient Greece Comes to Life through the Miletos Silver Drachm with Apollo, the God of Truth, Healing and Light and the Lion of Strength, Power and Royalty - Now in an Heirloom Pendant\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003ePlease Note: This is an authentic Ancient Greek Treasure Coin, and you will receive the exact pendant in the photographs and description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003eSEE COIN DETAILS FOR PENDANT SIZE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCrumbling ruins huge in size and scope… strewn blocks of ancient, hand-worked stone… the stair-step rise and mighty wall of a Greco-Roman theater that once held 15,000 cheering spectators… the silent remains of a lovey colonnade and the faint tracings of a grid like urban plan… This is all that remains of Miletos (sometimes spelled Miletus in English), located in what is now modern-day Turkey, just a few short miles from the east coast of the Aegean Sea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBut from these abandoned, low-lying hills strewn with vast pieces of the past, voices still echo – voices with a fascinating story to tell. What is now a stop for tourists who gaze in wonder at the ruins of a powerful city, was once the Miletos of antiquity - a bustling and prosperous metropolis with dozens of colonies on both the Mediterranean and Black Seas. And, it is from these streets and harbors that the people of the ancient world came and went, exchanging the silver drachms of Miletos for food and drink, goods and services, and passage to distant lands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Ancient Greek Miletos Silver Drachm Coin Pendant:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: Drachm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 350 - 180 BC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIssuing Authority: Miletos, Ionia, Ancient Greek City-State\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObverse (Front):Bust of Apollo, Greek god of music and dance, truth and prophecy, healing and light, and the sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse (Back): Standing Lion with the Star of Apollo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin Metal: Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel Metal: 14K Gold and Proprietary, Non-tarnishing Sterling Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArticulating Bail Interior Diameter: Will accommodate chain or leather necklace up to 6.2 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePendant Size Including the Bezel (Setting): 3\/4” Across, 1 1\/4” Tall - Just Slightly Smaller than the Size of a U.S. Nickel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990404;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApril's Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eAncient Greek coins are deeply struck - with thickness and depth that highlights detail, and this coin's details pop from the surface. (Please note: these coins are difficult to photograph and capture the true depth and detail... we often hear \"wow, it looks so much better in hand!\") \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990404;\"\u003eThick, round and deeply struck, the stunning details of the lion and star \"pop\" from the coin. The portrait of Apollo is equally appealing, with good detail and a stunning profile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990404;\"\u003ePerhaps best of all, it is what we call \"zero die axis.\" When most ancient coins were struck, the minters didn't care if the top of one side of the coin was also the top on the other side - what we call \"Medallic Orientation.\" This coin is one of the rare ones you can wear it either side out.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Lion of Miletos\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLike other advanced Greek city-states that developed during Greece’s Archaic period  Miletos was one of the very first cities in the world to mint coins. From the minting of the earliest Miletos coinage we see the lion appear as a proud symbol of the city. The lion was not only the embodiment of the spirit of Miletos, the city itself resembled a lion. Built on that promontory that extended into the bay, the border of the city resembled the silhouette of a crouching lion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe mighty lion – the symbol of stately power and wealth – was a chief symbol employed by these early artisans who appreciated not only the meaning of the symbol, but the lion’s grandeur and beauty. But the lion wasn’t the only symbol chosen for Miletos Drachms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"p2\"\u003eApollo, God of \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMusic and Dance, Truth and Prophecy, Healing and Light… and the Sun\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTurn them over and you will see Apollo, the Greek god of music and dance, truth and prophecy, healing and light… and the sun. In fact, the lion you see proudly standing on Miletos Drachms is looking over his shoulder to a star, another representation of Apollo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eJust 10 miles south of the Miletos of old was the famed temple of Apollo at Didyma. This temple drew visitors from all over the Greek world, bring trade and notoriety to Miletos and its colonies. Miletos was positioned at the start of the Sacred Way leading to Apollo’s temple. Here on the silver coins of Miletos, Apollo is immortalized – and called upon to protect and grant prosperity to the city.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLike other powerful and prominent Greek city-states, Miletos minted its own iconic Drachms for hundreds of years. Each one is a shining ambassador of a once vibrant, influential, and commanding center of trade, culture and science that whispers from the past. These few, precious pieces of silver witnessed history that helped build the Western world you and I live in today. Now, they continue their millennia-long journey with you as a piece of history you can wear every day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Ancient Greek Coin Necklace comes with:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur 100% Authentic Lifetime Guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Detailed, Multi-Page Certificate of Authenticity Researched and Written by April Knecht\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eA four page Historic Brief on the history of Greek society and their coins researched and written by April Knecht\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreasure Hunters Gazette Booklet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMini Museum Display for when you are not wearing your treasure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Treasure Jewelry Care Card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cannon Beach Treasure Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49860502126839,"sku":null,"price":1910.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/4193\/files\/3816-Ancient-Greek-Apollo-and-Lion-Silver-Drachm-Coin-Miletos-Ionia-360-BC-14K-Gold-and-Sterling-Silver-Pendant-04.jpg?v=1752786224"},{"product_id":"ancient-greek-lion-apollo-miletos-silver-drachm-350-bc-14k-gold-pendant-artifact-3833","title":"Ancient Greek Lion \u0026 Apollo Miletos Silver Drachm 350 BC 14K Gold Pendant | Artifact #3833","description":"\u003ch1\u003eThe Beauty \u0026amp; Power of Ancient Greece Comes to Life through the Miletos Silver Drachm with Apollo, the God of Truth, Healing and Light and the Lion of Strength, Power and Royalty - Now in an Heirloom Pendant\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003ePlease Note: This is an authentic Ancient Greek Treasure Coin, and you will receive the exact pendant in the photographs and description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003ePendant Size Including the Bezel (Setting): 3\/4” Across, 1 1\/4” Tall - Just Slightly Smaller than the Size of a U.S. Nickel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCrumbling ruins huge in size and scope… strewn blocks of ancient, hand-worked stone… the stair-step rise and mighty wall of a Greco-Roman theater that once held 15,000 cheering spectators… the silent remains of a lovey colonnade and the faint tracings of a grid like urban plan… This is all that remains of Miletos (sometimes spelled Miletus in English), located in what is now modern-day Turkey, just a few short miles from the east coast of the Aegean Sea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBut from these abandoned, low-lying hills strewn with vast pieces of the past, voices still echo – voices with a fascinating story to tell. What is now a stop for tourists who gaze in wonder at the ruins of a powerful city, was once the Miletos of antiquity - a bustling and prosperous metropolis with dozens of colonies on both the Mediterranean and Black Seas. And, it is from these streets and harbors that the people of the ancient world came and went, exchanging the silver drachms of Miletos for food and drink, goods and services, and passage to distant lands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Ancient Greek Miletos Silver Drachm Coin Pendant:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: Drachm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 350 - 180 BC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIssuing Authority: Miletos, Ionia, Ancient Greek City-State\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObverse (Front):Bust of Apollo, Greek god of music and dance, truth and prophecy, healing and light, and the sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse (Back): Standing Lion with the Star of Apollo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin Metal: Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel Metal: 14K Gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArticulating Bail Interior Diameter: Will accommodate chain or leather necklace up to 6.2 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePendant Size Including the Bezel (Setting): 3\/4” Across, 1 1\/4” Tall - Just Slightly Smaller than the Size of a U.S. Nickel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990404;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApril's Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eAncient Greek coins are deeply struck - with thickness and depth that highlights detail, and this coin's details pop from the surface. (Please note: these coins are difficult to photograph and capture the true depth and detail... we often hear \"wow, it looks so much better in hand!\") \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990404;\"\u003eThick, round and deeply struck, the stunning details of the lion and star \"pop\" from the coin. The portrait of Apollo is equally appealing, with amazing detail and a stunning profile. Just an all-around wonderful example of this rare coin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990404;\"\u003ePerhaps best of all, it is what we call \"zero die axis.\" When most ancient coins were struck, the minters didn't care if the top of one side of the coin was also the top on the other side - what we call \"Medallic Orientation.\" This coin is one of the rare ones you can wear it either side out.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Lion of Miletos\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLike other advanced Greek city-states that developed during Greece’s Archaic period  Miletos was one of the very first cities in the world to mint coins. From the minting of the earliest Miletos coinage we see the lion appear as a proud symbol of the city. The lion was not only the embodiment of the spirit of Miletos, the city itself resembled a lion. Built on that promontory that extended into the bay, the border of the city resembled the silhouette of a crouching lion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe mighty lion – the symbol of stately power and wealth – was a chief symbol employed by these early artisans who appreciated not only the meaning of the symbol, but the lion’s grandeur and beauty. But the lion wasn’t the only symbol chosen for Miletos Drachms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"p2\"\u003eApollo, God of \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMusic and Dance, Truth and Prophecy, Healing and Light… and the Sun\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTurn them over and you will see Apollo, the Greek god of music and dance, truth and prophecy, healing and light… and the sun. In fact, the lion you see proudly standing on Miletos Drachms is looking over his shoulder to a star, another representation of Apollo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eJust 10 miles south of the Miletos of old was the famed temple of Apollo at Didyma. This temple drew visitors from all over the Greek world, bring trade and notoriety to Miletos and its colonies. Miletos was positioned at the start of the Sacred Way leading to Apollo’s temple. Here on the silver coins of Miletos, Apollo is immortalized – and called upon to protect and grant prosperity to the city.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLike other powerful and prominent Greek city-states, Miletos minted its own iconic Drachms for hundreds of years. Each one is a shining ambassador of a once vibrant, influential, and commanding center of trade, culture and science that whispers from the past. These few, precious pieces of silver witnessed history that helped build the Western world you and I live in today. Now, they continue their millennia-long journey with you as a piece of history you can wear every day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Ancient Greek Coin Necklace comes with:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur 100% Authentic Lifetime Guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Detailed, Multi-Page Certificate of Authenticity Researched and Written by April Knecht\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eA four page Historic Brief on the history of Greek society and their coins researched and written by April Knecht\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreasure Hunters Gazette Booklet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMini Museum Display for when you are not wearing your treasure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Treasure Jewelry Care Card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cannon Beach Treasure Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49860608819447,"sku":null,"price":2380.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/4193\/files\/3833-Ancient-Greek-Apollo-and-Lion-Silver-Drachm-Coin-Miletos-Ionia-360-BC-14K-Gold-Pendant-03_6ec50229-98f3-4d35-9f73-cb219da4dde7.jpg?v=1752787027"},{"product_id":"ancient-greek-lion-apollo-miletos-silver-drachm-350-bc-14k-white-gold-pendant-artifact-3838","title":"Ancient Greek Lion \u0026 Apollo Miletos Silver Drachm 350 BC 14K White Gold Pendant | Artifact #3838","description":"\u003ch1\u003eThe Beauty \u0026amp; Power of Ancient Greece Comes to Life through the Miletos Silver Drachm with Apollo, the God of Truth, Healing and Light and the Lion of Strength, Power and Royalty - Now in an Heirloom Pendant\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003ePlease Note: This is an authentic Ancient Greek Treasure Coin, and you will receive the exact pendant in the photographs and description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003eSEE COIN DETAILS FOR PENDANT SIZE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCrumbling ruins huge in size and scope… strewn blocks of ancient, hand-worked stone… the stair-step rise and mighty wall of a Greco-Roman theater that once held 15,000 cheering spectators… the silent remains of a lovey colonnade and the faint tracings of a grid like urban plan… This is all that remains of Miletos (sometimes spelled Miletus in English), located in what is now modern-day Turkey, just a few short miles from the east coast of the Aegean Sea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBut from these abandoned, low-lying hills strewn with vast pieces of the past, voices still echo – voices with a fascinating story to tell. What is now a stop for tourists who gaze in wonder at the ruins of a powerful city, was once the Miletos of antiquity - a bustling and prosperous metropolis with dozens of colonies on both the Mediterranean and Black Seas. And, it is from these streets and harbors that the people of the ancient world came and went, exchanging the silver drachms of Miletos for food and drink, goods and services, and passage to distant lands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Ancient Greek Miletos Silver Drachm Coin Pendant:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: Drachm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 350 - 180 BC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIssuing Authority: Miletos, Ionia, Ancient Greek City-State\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObverse (Front):Bust of Apollo, Greek god of music and dance, truth and prophecy, healing and light, and the sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse (Back): Standing Lion with the Star of Apollo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin Metal: Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel Metal: 14K White Gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArticulating Bail Interior Diameter: Will accommodate chain or leather necklace up to 6.2 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePendant Size Including the Bezel (Setting): 3\/4” Across, 1 1\/4” Tall - Just Slightly Smaller than the Size of a U.S. Nickel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990404;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApril's Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eAncient Greek coins are deeply struck - with thickness and depth that highlights detail, and this coin's details pop from the surface. (Please note: these coins are difficult to photograph and capture the true depth and detail... we often hear \"wow, it looks so much better in hand!\") \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990404;\"\u003eThick, round and deeply struck, the stunning details of the lion and star \"pop\" from the coin. The portrait of Apollo is equally appealing, with amazing detail and a stunning profile. Just an all-around wonderful example of this rare coin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990404;\"\u003ePerhaps best of all, it is what we call \"zero die axis.\" When most ancient coins were struck, the minters didn't care if the top of one side of the coin was also the top on the other side - what we call \"Medallic Orientation.\" This coin is one of the rare ones you can wear it either side out.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Lion of Miletos\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLike other advanced Greek city-states that developed during Greece’s Archaic period  Miletos was one of the very first cities in the world to mint coins. From the minting of the earliest Miletos coinage we see the lion appear as a proud symbol of the city. The lion was not only the embodiment of the spirit of Miletos, the city itself resembled a lion. Built on that promontory that extended into the bay, the border of the city resembled the silhouette of a crouching lion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe mighty lion – the symbol of stately power and wealth – was a chief symbol employed by these early artisans who appreciated not only the meaning of the symbol, but the lion’s grandeur and beauty. But the lion wasn’t the only symbol chosen for Miletos Drachms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"p2\"\u003eApollo, God of \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMusic and Dance, Truth and Prophecy, Healing and Light… and the Sun\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTurn them over and you will see Apollo, the Greek god of music and dance, truth and prophecy, healing and light… and the sun. In fact, the lion you see proudly standing on Miletos Drachms is looking over his shoulder to a star, another representation of Apollo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eJust 10 miles south of the Miletos of old was the famed temple of Apollo at Didyma. This temple drew visitors from all over the Greek world, bring trade and notoriety to Miletos and its colonies. Miletos was positioned at the start of the Sacred Way leading to Apollo’s temple. Here on the silver coins of Miletos, Apollo is immortalized – and called upon to protect and grant prosperity to the city.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLike other powerful and prominent Greek city-states, Miletos minted its own iconic Drachms for hundreds of years. Each one is a shining ambassador of a once vibrant, influential, and commanding center of trade, culture and science that whispers from the past. These few, precious pieces of silver witnessed history that helped build the Western world you and I live in today. Now, they continue their millennia-long journey with you as a piece of history you can wear every day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Ancient Greek Coin Necklace comes with:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur 100% Authentic Lifetime Guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Detailed, Multi-Page Certificate of Authenticity Researched and Written by April Knecht\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eA four page Historic Brief on the history of Greek society and their coins researched and written by April Knecht\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreasure Hunters Gazette Booklet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMini Museum Display for when you are not wearing your treasure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Treasure Jewelry Care Card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cannon Beach Treasure Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49860659446007,"sku":null,"price":2410.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/4193\/files\/3838-Ancient-Greek-Apollo-and-Lion-Silver-Drachm-Coin-Miletos-Ionia-360-BC-14K-White-Gold-Pendant-01.jpg?v=1752787570"},{"product_id":"ancient-greek-lion-hemidrachm-400-bc-sterling-silver-pendant-artifact-4115","title":"Ancient Greek Lion Hemidrachm 400 BC Sterling Silver Pendant | Artifact #4115","description":"\u003ch1\u003eA Treasure of Earliest Ancient Greece, the Glittering Silver Cherronesos Hemidrachm Coin with the Lion of Strength, Power and Royalty - Now in an Heirloom Pendant\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003ePlease Note: This is an authentic Ancient Greek Treasure Coin, and you will receive the exact pendant in the photographs and description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003ePendant Size Including the Bezel (Setting): 5\/8” Across, 1” Tall - About the Size of a U.S. Dime\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAncient Greece – just the words evoke images of stunning marble statues, breathtaking architecture and the wealth of the ancient world. And among the symbols of Ancient Greece, the noble lion reigns supreme. A symbol of strength, power and royalty, here it appears on one of the first coins ever minted anywhere in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs one of the earliest Greek city state coins minted, the diminutive silver Cherronesos Hemidrachm is a rare survivor of Ancient Greece’s Archaic Period. Minted with a regal running lion looking back over his shoulder on one side, and what is called a quadripartite incuse square (a pattern of four squares) on the other, it is one of the finest examples of early coin art, and a true piece of history you can wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Ancient Greek Hemidrachm Coin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: Hemidrachm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 400 - 338 BC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObverse (Front): The forepart of a lion looking back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse (Back): A quadripartite incuse square (a pattern of four squares) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin Metal: Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel Metal: Proprietary non-tarnishing sterling silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArticulating Bail Interior Diameter: Will accommodate chain or leather necklace up to 6.2 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePendant Size Including the Bezel (Setting): 5\/8” Across, 1” Tall - About the Size of a U.S. Dime\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990404;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApril's Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thick, round and deeply struck, the stunning details of the lion \"pop\" from the coin. This coin features the European Lion - a species that would soon be extinct. With its regal mane and powerful body, the lion was then, as it is now, revered for its strength, power and place as the \"King of Beasts.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReferred to as “Cherronesos Hemidrachms,” you would think the mint location for your coin was the Greek city state of Cherronesos. But in Greek, Cherronesos means “peninsula” and was used as a place name for at least seven Greek colonies. The early lion Hemidrachms, like yours, are thought to originate from what was then Thrace, or Northern Greece, which is now part of modern-day Bulgaria, Greece and Turkey. Ancient Thrace was the site of blossoming Greek colonies at the time lion Hemidrachms were issued. Specifically, it is believed that these early issues came from the Gallipoli peninsula in what is now Turkey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow discovered in small hoards, the Hemidrachms of Cherronesos are some of the most treasured of all coins minted. They speak of the now distant foundations of the modern Western world. These coins are a part of the foundations of our culture that we can hold in our hands. Each is a small miracle – a precious ambassador of an ancient world that created our modern one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Ancient Greek Coin Pendant comes with:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur 100% Authentic Lifetime Guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Detailed, Multi-Page Certificate of Authenticity Researched and Written by April Knecht\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA four page Historic Brief on the history of Greek society and their coins researched and written by April Knecht\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreasure Hunters Gazette Booklet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMini Museum Display for when you are not wearing your treasure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Treasure Jewelry Care Card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cannon Beach Treasure Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50601340600567,"sku":null,"price":760.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/4193\/files\/4115-Ancient-Greek-Lion-Hemidrachm-400-BC-Sterling-Silver-Pendant-02.jpg?v=1773588608"},{"product_id":"ancient-greek-lion-hemidrachm-400-bc-sterling-silver-pendant-artifact-4116","title":"Ancient Greek Lion Hemidrachm 400 BC Sterling Silver Pendant | Artifact #4116","description":"\u003ch1\u003eA Treasure of Earliest Ancient Greece, the Glittering Silver Cherronesos Hemidrachm Coin with the Lion of Strength, Power and Royalty - Now in an Heirloom Pendant\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003ePlease Note: This is an authentic Ancient Greek Treasure Coin, and you will receive the exact pendant in the photographs and description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003ePendant Size Including the Bezel (Setting): 5\/8” Across, 1” Tall - About the Size of a U.S. Dime\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAncient Greece – just the words evoke images of stunning marble statues, breathtaking architecture and the wealth of the ancient world. And among the symbols of Ancient Greece, the noble lion reigns supreme. A symbol of strength, power and royalty, here it appears on one of the first coins ever minted anywhere in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs one of the earliest Greek city state coins minted, the diminutive silver Cherronesos Hemidrachm is a rare survivor of Ancient Greece’s Archaic Period. Minted with a regal running lion looking back over his shoulder on one side, and what is called a quadripartite incuse square (a pattern of four squares) on the other, it is one of the finest examples of early coin art, and a true piece of history you can wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Ancient Greek Hemidrachm Coin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: Hemidrachm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 400 - 338 BC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObverse (Front): The forepart of a lion looking back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse (Back): A quadripartite incuse square (a pattern of four squares) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin Metal: Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel Metal: Proprietary non-tarnishing sterling silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArticulating Bail Interior Diameter: Will accommodate chain or leather necklace up to 6.2 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePendant Size Including the Bezel (Setting): 5\/8” Across, 1” Tall - About the Size of a U.S. Dime\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990404;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApril's Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thick, round and deeply struck, the stunning details of the lion \"pop\" from the coin. This coin features the European Lion - a species that would soon be extinct. With its regal mane and powerful body, the lion was then, as it is now, revered for its strength, power and place as the \"King of Beasts.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReferred to as “Cherronesos Hemidrachms,” you would think the mint location for your coin was the Greek city state of Cherronesos. But in Greek, Cherronesos means “peninsula” and was used as a place name for at least seven Greek colonies. The early lion Hemidrachms, like yours, are thought to originate from what was then Thrace, or Northern Greece, which is now part of modern-day Bulgaria, Greece and Turkey. Ancient Thrace was the site of blossoming Greek colonies at the time lion Hemidrachms were issued. Specifically, it is believed that these early issues came from the Gallipoli peninsula in what is now Turkey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow discovered in small hoards, the Hemidrachms of Cherronesos are some of the most treasured of all coins minted. They speak of the now distant foundations of the modern Western world. These coins are a part of the foundations of our culture that we can hold in our hands. Each is a small miracle – a precious ambassador of an ancient world that created our modern one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Ancient Greek Coin Pendant comes with:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur 100% Authentic Lifetime Guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Detailed, Multi-Page Certificate of Authenticity Researched and Written by April Knecht\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA four page Historic Brief on the history of Greek society and their coins researched and written by April Knecht\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreasure Hunters Gazette Booklet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMini Museum Display for when you are not wearing your treasure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Treasure Jewelry Care Card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cannon Beach Treasure Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50601340928247,"sku":null,"price":760.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/4193\/files\/4116-Ancient-Greek-Lion-Hemidrachm-400-BC-Sterling-Silver-Pendant-01.jpg?v=1773588666"},{"product_id":"ancient-greek-lion-hemidrachm-400-bc-sterling-silver-pendant-artifact-4117","title":"Ancient Greek Lion Hemidrachm 400 BC Sterling Silver Pendant | Artifact #4117","description":"\u003ch1\u003eA Treasure of Earliest Ancient Greece, the Glittering Silver Cherronesos Hemidrachm Coin with the Lion of Strength, Power and Royalty - Now in an Heirloom Pendant\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003ePlease Note: This is an authentic Ancient Greek Treasure Coin, and you will receive the exact pendant in the photographs and description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003ePendant Size Including the Bezel (Setting): 5\/8” Across, 1” Tall - About the Size of a U.S. Dime\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAncient Greece – just the words evoke images of stunning marble statues, breathtaking architecture and the wealth of the ancient world. And among the symbols of Ancient Greece, the noble lion reigns supreme. A symbol of strength, power and royalty, here it appears on one of the first coins ever minted anywhere in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs one of the earliest Greek city state coins minted, the diminutive silver Cherronesos Hemidrachm is a rare survivor of Ancient Greece’s Archaic Period. Minted with a regal running lion looking back over his shoulder on one side, and what is called a quadripartite incuse square (a pattern of four squares) on the other, it is one of the finest examples of early coin art, and a true piece of history you can wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Ancient Greek Hemidrachm Coin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: Hemidrachm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 400 - 338 BC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObverse (Front): The forepart of a lion looking back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse (Back): A quadripartite incuse square (a pattern of four squares) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin Metal: Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel Metal: Proprietary non-tarnishing sterling silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArticulating Bail Interior Diameter: Will accommodate chain or leather necklace up to 6.2 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePendant Size Including the Bezel (Setting): 5\/8” Across, 1” Tall - About the Size of a U.S. Dime\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990404;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApril's Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thick, round and deeply struck, the stunning details of the lion \"pop\" from the coin. This coin features the European Lion - a species that would soon be extinct. With its regal mane and powerful body, the lion was then, as it is now, revered for its strength, power and place as the \"King of Beasts.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReferred to as “Cherronesos Hemidrachms,” you would think the mint location for your coin was the Greek city state of Cherronesos. But in Greek, Cherronesos means “peninsula” and was used as a place name for at least seven Greek colonies. The early lion Hemidrachms, like yours, are thought to originate from what was then Thrace, or Northern Greece, which is now part of modern-day Bulgaria, Greece and Turkey. Ancient Thrace was the site of blossoming Greek colonies at the time lion Hemidrachms were issued. Specifically, it is believed that these early issues came from the Gallipoli peninsula in what is now Turkey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow discovered in small hoards, the Hemidrachms of Cherronesos are some of the most treasured of all coins minted. They speak of the now distant foundations of the modern Western world. These coins are a part of the foundations of our culture that we can hold in our hands. Each is a small miracle – a precious ambassador of an ancient world that created our modern one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Ancient Greek Coin Pendant comes with:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur 100% Authentic Lifetime Guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Detailed, Multi-Page Certificate of Authenticity Researched and Written by April Knecht\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA four page Historic Brief on the history of Greek society and their coins researched and written by April Knecht\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreasure Hunters Gazette Booklet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMini Museum Display for when you are not wearing your treasure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Treasure Jewelry Care Card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cannon Beach Treasure Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50601340961015,"sku":null,"price":760.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/4193\/files\/4117-Ancient-Greek-Lion-Hemidrachm-400-BC-Sterling-Silver-Pendant-02.jpg?v=1773588714"},{"product_id":"ancient-greek-lion-hemidrachm-400-bc-14k-gold-and-sterling-silver-pendant-artifact-4118","title":"Ancient Greek Lion Hemidrachm 400 BC 14K Gold and Sterling Silver Pendant | Artifact #4118","description":"\u003ch1\u003eA Treasure of Earliest Ancient Greece, the Glittering Silver Cherronesos Hemidrachm Coin with the Lion of Strength, Power and Royalty - Now in an Heirloom Pendant\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003ePlease Note: This is an authentic Ancient Greek Treasure Coin, and you will receive the exact pendant in the photographs and description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003ePendant Size Including the Bezel (Setting): 5\/8” Across, 1” Tall - About the Size of a U.S. Dime\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAncient Greece – just the words evoke images of stunning marble statues, breathtaking architecture and the wealth of the ancient world. And among the symbols of Ancient Greece, the noble lion reigns supreme. A symbol of strength, power and royalty, here it appears on one of the first coins ever minted anywhere in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs one of the earliest Greek city state coins minted, the diminutive silver Cherronesos Hemidrachm is a rare survivor of Ancient Greece’s Archaic Period. Minted with a regal running lion looking back over his shoulder on one side, and what is called a quadripartite incuse square (a pattern of four squares) on the other, it is one of the finest examples of early coin art, and a true piece of history you can wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Ancient Greek Hemidrachm Coin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: Hemidrachm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 400 - 338 BC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObverse (Front): The forepart of a lion looking back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse (Back): A quadripartite incuse square (a pattern of four squares) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin Metal: Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel Metal: 14K Gold and Proprietary Non-tarnishing Sterling Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArticulating Bail Interior Diameter: Will accommodate chain or leather necklace up to 6.2 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePendant Size Including the Bezel (Setting): 5\/8” Across, 1” Tall - About the Size of a U.S. Dime\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990404;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApril's Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thick, round and deeply struck, the stunning details of the lion \"pop\" from the coin. This coin features the European Lion - a species that would soon be extinct. With its regal mane and powerful body, the lion was then, as it is now, revered for its strength, power and place as the \"King of Beasts.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReferred to as “Cherronesos Hemidrachms,” you would think the mint location for your coin was the Greek city state of Cherronesos. But in Greek, Cherronesos means “peninsula” and was used as a place name for at least seven Greek colonies. The early lion Hemidrachms, like yours, are thought to originate from what was then Thrace, or Northern Greece, which is now part of modern-day Bulgaria, Greece and Turkey. Ancient Thrace was the site of blossoming Greek colonies at the time lion Hemidrachms were issued. Specifically, it is believed that these early issues came from the Gallipoli peninsula in what is now Turkey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow discovered in small hoards, the Hemidrachms of Cherronesos are some of the most treasured of all coins minted. They speak of the now distant foundations of the modern Western world. These coins are a part of the foundations of our culture that we can hold in our hands. 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What is now a stop for tourists who gaze in wonder at the ruins of a powerful city, was once the Miletos of antiquity - a bustling and prosperous metropolis with dozens of colonies on both the Mediterranean and Black Seas. And, it is from these streets and harbors that the people of the ancient world came and went, exchanging the silver drachms of Miletos for food and drink, goods and services, and passage to distant lands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Ancient Greek Miletos Silver Drachm Coin Pendant:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: Drachm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 350 - 180 BC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIssuing Authority: Miletos, Ionia, Ancient Greek City-State\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObverse (Front):Bust of Apollo, Greek god of music and dance, truth and prophecy, healing and light, and the sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse (Back): Standing Lion with the Star of Apollo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin Metal: Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel Metal: Proprietary, Non-tarnishing Sterling Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArticulating Bail Interior Diameter: Will accommodate chain or leather necklace up to 6.2 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePendant Size Including the Bezel (Setting): 3\/4” Across, 1 1\/4” Tall - Just Slightly Smaller than the Size of a U.S. Nickel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990404;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApril's Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thick, round and deeply struck, the stunning details of the lion and star \"pop\" from the coin. The portrait of Apollo is equally appealing, with good detail and a clear profile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990404;\"\u003ePerhaps best of all, it is what we call almost \"zero die axis.\" When most ancient coins were struck, the minters didn't care if the top of one side of the coin was also the top on the other side - what we call \"Medallic Orientation.\" This coin is one of the rare ones you can wear it either side out.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Lion of Miletos\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLike other advanced Greek city-states that developed during Greece’s Archaic period  Miletos was one of the very first cities in the world to mint coins. From the minting of the earliest Miletos coinage we see the lion appear as a proud symbol of the city. The lion was not only the embodiment of the spirit of Miletos, the city itself resembled a lion. Built on that promontory that extended into the bay, the border of the city resembled the silhouette of a crouching lion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe mighty lion – the symbol of stately power and wealth – was a chief symbol employed by these early artisans who appreciated not only the meaning of the symbol, but the lion’s grandeur and beauty. But the lion wasn’t the only symbol chosen for Miletos Drachms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"p2\"\u003eApollo, God of \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMusic and Dance, Truth and Prophecy, Healing and Light… and the Sun\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTurn them over and you will see Apollo, the Greek god of music and dance, truth and prophecy, healing and light… and the sun. In fact, the lion you see proudly standing on Miletos Drachms is looking over his shoulder to a star, another representation of Apollo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eJust 10 miles south of the Miletos of old was the famed temple of Apollo at Didyma. This temple drew visitors from all over the Greek world, bring trade and notoriety to Miletos and its colonies. Miletos was positioned at the start of the Sacred Way leading to Apollo’s temple. Here on the silver coins of Miletos, Apollo is immortalized – and called upon to protect and grant prosperity to the city.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLike other powerful and prominent Greek city-states, Miletos minted its own iconic Drachms for hundreds of years. Each one is a shining ambassador of a once vibrant, influential, and commanding center of trade, culture and science that whispers from the past. These few, precious pieces of silver witnessed history that helped build the Western world you and I live in today. Now, they continue their millennia-long journey with you as a piece of history you can wear every day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Ancient Greek Coin Necklace comes with:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur 100% Authentic Lifetime Guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Detailed, Multi-Page Certificate of Authenticity Researched and Written by April Knecht\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eA four page Historic Brief on the history of Greek society and their coins researched and written by April Knecht\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreasure Hunters Gazette Booklet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMini Museum Display for when you are not wearing your treasure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Treasure Jewelry Care Card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cannon Beach Treasure Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50801932075255,"sku":null,"price":1220.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/4193\/files\/4439-Ancient-Greek-Apollo-and-Lion-Silver-Drachm-Coin-Miletos-Ionia-360-BC-Sterling-Silver-Pendant-01.jpg?v=1779558316"},{"product_id":"ancient-greek-lion-apollo-miletos-silver-drachm-350-bc-sterling-silver-pendant-artifact-4440","title":"Ancient Greek Lion \u0026 Apollo Miletos Silver Drachm 350 BC Sterling Silver Pendant | Artifact #4440","description":"\u003ch1\u003eThe Beauty \u0026amp; Power of Ancient Greece Comes to Life through the Miletos Silver Drachm with Apollo, the God of Truth, Healing and Light and the Lion of Strength, Power and Royalty - Now in an Heirloom Pendant\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003ePlease Note: This is an authentic Ancient Greek Treasure Coin, and you will receive the exact pendant in the photographs and description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003ePendant Size Including the Bezel (Setting): 3\/4” Across, 1 1\/4” Tall - Just Slightly Smaller than the Size of a U.S. Nickel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCrumbling ruins huge in size and scope… strewn blocks of ancient, hand-worked stone… the stair-step rise and mighty wall of a Greco-Roman theater that once held 15,000 cheering spectators… the silent remains of a lovey colonnade and the faint tracings of a grid like urban plan… This is all that remains of Miletos (sometimes spelled Miletus in English), located in what is now modern-day Turkey, just a few short miles from the east coast of the Aegean Sea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBut from these abandoned, low-lying hills strewn with vast pieces of the past, voices still echo – voices with a fascinating story to tell. What is now a stop for tourists who gaze in wonder at the ruins of a powerful city, was once the Miletos of antiquity - a bustling and prosperous metropolis with dozens of colonies on both the Mediterranean and Black Seas. And, it is from these streets and harbors that the people of the ancient world came and went, exchanging the silver drachms of Miletos for food and drink, goods and services, and passage to distant lands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Ancient Greek Miletos Silver Drachm Coin Pendant:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: Drachm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 350 - 180 BC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIssuing Authority: Miletos, Ionia, Ancient Greek City-State\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObverse (Front):Bust of Apollo, Greek god of music and dance, truth and prophecy, healing and light, and the sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse (Back): Standing Lion with the Star of Apollo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin Metal: Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel Metal: Proprietary, Non-tarnishing Sterling Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArticulating Bail Interior Diameter: Will accommodate chain or leather necklace up to 6.2 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePendant Size Including the Bezel (Setting): 3\/4” Across, 1 1\/4” Tall - Just Slightly Smaller than the Size of a U.S. Nickel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990404;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApril's Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thick, round and deeply struck, the stunning details of the lion and star \"pop\" from the coin. The portrait of Apollo is equally appealing, with good detail and a clear profile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990404;\"\u003ePerhaps best of all, it is what we call \"zero die axis.\" When most ancient coins were struck, the minters didn't care if the top of one side of the coin was also the top on the other side - what we call \"Medallic Orientation.\" This coin is one of the rare ones you can wear it either side out.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Lion of Miletos\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLike other advanced Greek city-states that developed during Greece’s Archaic period  Miletos was one of the very first cities in the world to mint coins. From the minting of the earliest Miletos coinage we see the lion appear as a proud symbol of the city. The lion was not only the embodiment of the spirit of Miletos, the city itself resembled a lion. Built on that promontory that extended into the bay, the border of the city resembled the silhouette of a crouching lion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe mighty lion – the symbol of stately power and wealth – was a chief symbol employed by these early artisans who appreciated not only the meaning of the symbol, but the lion’s grandeur and beauty. But the lion wasn’t the only symbol chosen for Miletos Drachms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"p2\"\u003eApollo, God of \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMusic and Dance, Truth and Prophecy, Healing and Light… and the Sun\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTurn them over and you will see Apollo, the Greek god of music and dance, truth and prophecy, healing and light… and the sun. In fact, the lion you see proudly standing on Miletos Drachms is looking over his shoulder to a star, another representation of Apollo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eJust 10 miles south of the Miletos of old was the famed temple of Apollo at Didyma. This temple drew visitors from all over the Greek world, bring trade and notoriety to Miletos and its colonies. Miletos was positioned at the start of the Sacred Way leading to Apollo’s temple. Here on the silver coins of Miletos, Apollo is immortalized – and called upon to protect and grant prosperity to the city.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLike other powerful and prominent Greek city-states, Miletos minted its own iconic Drachms for hundreds of years. Each one is a shining ambassador of a once vibrant, influential, and commanding center of trade, culture and science that whispers from the past. These few, precious pieces of silver witnessed history that helped build the Western world you and I live in today. 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What is now a stop for tourists who gaze in wonder at the ruins of a powerful city, was once the Miletos of antiquity - a bustling and prosperous metropolis with dozens of colonies on both the Mediterranean and Black Seas. And, it is from these streets and harbors that the people of the ancient world came and went, exchanging the silver drachms of Miletos for food and drink, goods and services, and passage to distant lands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Ancient Greek Miletos Silver Drachm Coin Pendant:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: Drachm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 350 - 180 BC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIssuing Authority: Miletos, Ionia, Ancient Greek City-State\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObverse (Front):Bust of Apollo, Greek god of music and dance, truth and prophecy, healing and light, and the sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse (Back): Standing Lion with the Star of Apollo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin Metal: Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel Metal: Proprietary, Non-tarnishing Sterling Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArticulating Bail Interior Diameter: Will accommodate chain or leather necklace up to 6.2 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePendant Size Including the Bezel (Setting): 3\/4” Across, 1 1\/4” Tall - Just Slightly Smaller than the Size of a U.S. Nickel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990404;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApril's Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thick, round and deeply struck, the stunning details of the lion and star \"pop\" from the coin. The portrait of Apollo is equally appealing, with good detail and a clear profile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990404;\"\u003ePerhaps best of all, it is what we call \"zero die axis.\" When most ancient coins were struck, the minters didn't care if the top of one side of the coin was also the top on the other side - what we call \"Medallic Orientation.\" This coin is one of the rare ones you can wear it either side out.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Lion of Miletos\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLike other advanced Greek city-states that developed during Greece’s Archaic period  Miletos was one of the very first cities in the world to mint coins. From the minting of the earliest Miletos coinage we see the lion appear as a proud symbol of the city. The lion was not only the embodiment of the spirit of Miletos, the city itself resembled a lion. Built on that promontory that extended into the bay, the border of the city resembled the silhouette of a crouching lion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe mighty lion – the symbol of stately power and wealth – was a chief symbol employed by these early artisans who appreciated not only the meaning of the symbol, but the lion’s grandeur and beauty. But the lion wasn’t the only symbol chosen for Miletos Drachms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"p2\"\u003eApollo, God of \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMusic and Dance, Truth and Prophecy, Healing and Light… and the Sun\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTurn them over and you will see Apollo, the Greek god of music and dance, truth and prophecy, healing and light… and the sun. In fact, the lion you see proudly standing on Miletos Drachms is looking over his shoulder to a star, another representation of Apollo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eJust 10 miles south of the Miletos of old was the famed temple of Apollo at Didyma. This temple drew visitors from all over the Greek world, bring trade and notoriety to Miletos and its colonies. Miletos was positioned at the start of the Sacred Way leading to Apollo’s temple. Here on the silver coins of Miletos, Apollo is immortalized – and called upon to protect and grant prosperity to the city.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLike other powerful and prominent Greek city-states, Miletos minted its own iconic Drachms for hundreds of years. Each one is a shining ambassador of a once vibrant, influential, and commanding center of trade, culture and science that whispers from the past. These few, precious pieces of silver witnessed history that helped build the Western world you and I live in today. Now, they continue their millennia-long journey with you as a piece of history you can wear every day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Ancient Greek Coin Necklace comes with:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur 100% Authentic Lifetime Guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Detailed, Multi-Page Certificate of Authenticity Researched and Written by April Knecht\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eA four page Historic Brief on the history of Greek society and their coins researched and written by April Knecht\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreasure Hunters Gazette Booklet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMini Museum Display for when you are not wearing your treasure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Treasure Jewelry Care Card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cannon Beach Treasure Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50801933713655,"sku":null,"price":1240.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/4193\/files\/4441-Ancient-Greek-Apollo-and-Lion-Silver-Drachm-Coin-Miletos-Ionia-360-BC-Sterling-Silver-Pendant-01.jpg?v=1779558485"},{"product_id":"ancient-greek-lion-apollo-miletos-silver-drachm-350-bc-sterling-silver-pendant-artifact-4442","title":"Ancient Greek Lion \u0026 Apollo Miletos Silver Drachm 350 BC Sterling Silver Pendant | Artifact #4442","description":"\u003ch1\u003eThe Beauty \u0026amp; Power of Ancient Greece Comes to Life through the Miletos Silver Drachm with Apollo, the God of Truth, Healing and Light and the Lion of Strength, Power and Royalty - Now in an Heirloom Pendant\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003ePlease Note: This is an authentic Ancient Greek Treasure Coin, and you will receive the exact pendant in the photographs and description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003ePendant Size Including the Bezel (Setting): 3\/4” Across, 1 1\/4” Tall - Just Slightly Smaller than the Size of a U.S. Nickel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCrumbling ruins huge in size and scope… strewn blocks of ancient, hand-worked stone… the stair-step rise and mighty wall of a Greco-Roman theater that once held 15,000 cheering spectators… the silent remains of a lovey colonnade and the faint tracings of a grid like urban plan… This is all that remains of Miletos (sometimes spelled Miletus in English), located in what is now modern-day Turkey, just a few short miles from the east coast of the Aegean Sea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBut from these abandoned, low-lying hills strewn with vast pieces of the past, voices still echo – voices with a fascinating story to tell. What is now a stop for tourists who gaze in wonder at the ruins of a powerful city, was once the Miletos of antiquity - a bustling and prosperous metropolis with dozens of colonies on both the Mediterranean and Black Seas. And, it is from these streets and harbors that the people of the ancient world came and went, exchanging the silver drachms of Miletos for food and drink, goods and services, and passage to distant lands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Ancient Greek Miletos Silver Drachm Coin Pendant:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: Drachm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 350 - 180 BC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIssuing Authority: Miletos, Ionia, Ancient Greek City-State\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObverse (Front):Bust of Apollo, Greek god of music and dance, truth and prophecy, healing and light, and the sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse (Back): Standing Lion with the Star of Apollo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin Metal: Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel Metal: Proprietary, Non-tarnishing Sterling Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArticulating Bail Interior Diameter: Will accommodate chain or leather necklace up to 6.2 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePendant Size Including the Bezel (Setting): 3\/4” Across, 1 1\/4” Tall - Just Slightly Smaller than the Size of a U.S. Nickel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990404;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApril's Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thick, round and deeply struck, the stunning details of the lion and star \"pop\" from the coin. The portrait of Apollo is equally appealing, with good detail and a clear profile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990404;\"\u003ePerhaps best of all, it is what we call \"zero die axis.\" When most ancient coins were struck, the minters didn't care if the top of one side of the coin was also the top on the other side - what we call \"Medallic Orientation.\" This coin is one of the rare ones you can wear it either side out.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Lion of Miletos\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLike other advanced Greek city-states that developed during Greece’s Archaic period  Miletos was one of the very first cities in the world to mint coins. From the minting of the earliest Miletos coinage we see the lion appear as a proud symbol of the city. The lion was not only the embodiment of the spirit of Miletos, the city itself resembled a lion. Built on that promontory that extended into the bay, the border of the city resembled the silhouette of a crouching lion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe mighty lion – the symbol of stately power and wealth – was a chief symbol employed by these early artisans who appreciated not only the meaning of the symbol, but the lion’s grandeur and beauty. But the lion wasn’t the only symbol chosen for Miletos Drachms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"p2\"\u003eApollo, God of \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMusic and Dance, Truth and Prophecy, Healing and Light… and the Sun\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTurn them over and you will see Apollo, the Greek god of music and dance, truth and prophecy, healing and light… and the sun. In fact, the lion you see proudly standing on Miletos Drachms is looking over his shoulder to a star, another representation of Apollo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eJust 10 miles south of the Miletos of old was the famed temple of Apollo at Didyma. This temple drew visitors from all over the Greek world, bring trade and notoriety to Miletos and its colonies. Miletos was positioned at the start of the Sacred Way leading to Apollo’s temple. Here on the silver coins of Miletos, Apollo is immortalized – and called upon to protect and grant prosperity to the city.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLike other powerful and prominent Greek city-states, Miletos minted its own iconic Drachms for hundreds of years. Each one is a shining ambassador of a once vibrant, influential, and commanding center of trade, culture and science that whispers from the past. These few, precious pieces of silver witnessed history that helped build the Western world you and I live in today. 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What is now a stop for tourists who gaze in wonder at the ruins of a powerful city, was once the Miletos of antiquity - a bustling and prosperous metropolis with dozens of colonies on both the Mediterranean and Black Seas. And, it is from these streets and harbors that the people of the ancient world came and went, exchanging the silver drachms of Miletos for food and drink, goods and services, and passage to distant lands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Ancient Greek Miletos Silver Drachm Coin Pendant:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: Drachm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 350 - 180 BC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIssuing Authority: Miletos, Ionia, Ancient Greek City-State\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObverse (Front):Bust of Apollo, Greek god of music and dance, truth and prophecy, healing and light, and the sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse (Back): Standing Lion with the Star of Apollo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin Metal: Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel Metal: 14K Gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArticulating Bail Interior Diameter: Will accommodate chain or leather necklace up to 6.2 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePendant Size Including the Bezel (Setting): 3\/4” Across, 1 1\/4” Tall - Just Slightly Smaller than the Size of a U.S. Nickel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990404;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApril's Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eAncient Greek coins are deeply struck - with thickness and depth that highlights detail, and this coin's details pop from the surface. (Please note: these coins are difficult to photograph and capture the true depth and detail... we often hear \"wow, it looks so much better in hand!\") \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990404;\"\u003eThick, round and deeply struck, the stunning details of the lion and star \"pop\" from the coin. The portrait of Apollo is equally appealing, with amazing detail and a stunning profile. Just an all-around wonderful example of this rare coin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990404;\"\u003ePerhaps best of all, it is what we call \"zero die axis.\" When most ancient coins were struck, the minters didn't care if the top of one side of the coin was also the top on the other side - what we call \"Medallic Orientation.\" This coin is one of the rare ones you can wear it either side out.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Lion of Miletos\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLike other advanced Greek city-states that developed during Greece’s Archaic period  Miletos was one of the very first cities in the world to mint coins. From the minting of the earliest Miletos coinage we see the lion appear as a proud symbol of the city. The lion was not only the embodiment of the spirit of Miletos, the city itself resembled a lion. Built on that promontory that extended into the bay, the border of the city resembled the silhouette of a crouching lion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe mighty lion – the symbol of stately power and wealth – was a chief symbol employed by these early artisans who appreciated not only the meaning of the symbol, but the lion’s grandeur and beauty. But the lion wasn’t the only symbol chosen for Miletos Drachms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"p2\"\u003eApollo, God of \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMusic and Dance, Truth and Prophecy, Healing and Light… and the Sun\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTurn them over and you will see Apollo, the Greek god of music and dance, truth and prophecy, healing and light… and the sun. In fact, the lion you see proudly standing on Miletos Drachms is looking over his shoulder to a star, another representation of Apollo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eJust 10 miles south of the Miletos of old was the famed temple of Apollo at Didyma. This temple drew visitors from all over the Greek world, bring trade and notoriety to Miletos and its colonies. Miletos was positioned at the start of the Sacred Way leading to Apollo’s temple. Here on the silver coins of Miletos, Apollo is immortalized – and called upon to protect and grant prosperity to the city.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLike other powerful and prominent Greek city-states, Miletos minted its own iconic Drachms for hundreds of years. Each one is a shining ambassador of a once vibrant, influential, and commanding center of trade, culture and science that whispers from the past. These few, precious pieces of silver witnessed history that helped build the Western world you and I live in today. 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What is now a stop for tourists who gaze in wonder at the ruins of a powerful city, was once the Miletos of antiquity - a bustling and prosperous metropolis with dozens of colonies on both the Mediterranean and Black Seas. And, it is from these streets and harbors that the people of the ancient world came and went, exchanging the silver drachms of Miletos for food and drink, goods and services, and passage to distant lands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Ancient Greek Miletos Silver Drachm Coin Pendant:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: Drachm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 350 - 180 BC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIssuing Authority: Miletos, Ionia, Ancient Greek City-State\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObverse (Front):Bust of Apollo, Greek god of music and dance, truth and prophecy, healing and light, and the sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse (Back): Standing Lion with the Star of Apollo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin Metal: Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel Metal: 14K Gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArticulating Bail Interior Diameter: Will accommodate chain or leather necklace up to 6.2 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePendant Size Including the Bezel (Setting): 3\/4” Across, 1 1\/4” Tall - Just Slightly Smaller than the Size of a U.S. Nickel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990404;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApril's Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eAncient Greek coins are deeply struck - with thickness and depth that highlights detail, and this coin's details pop from the surface. (Please note: these coins are difficult to photograph and capture the true depth and detail... we often hear \"wow, it looks so much better in hand!\") \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990404;\"\u003eThick, round and deeply struck, the stunning details of the lion and star \"pop\" from the coin. The portrait of Apollo is equally appealing, with amazing detail and a stunning profile. Just an all-around wonderful example of this rare coin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Lion of Miletos\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLike other advanced Greek city-states that developed during Greece’s Archaic period  Miletos was one of the very first cities in the world to mint coins. From the minting of the earliest Miletos coinage we see the lion appear as a proud symbol of the city. The lion was not only the embodiment of the spirit of Miletos, the city itself resembled a lion. Built on that promontory that extended into the bay, the border of the city resembled the silhouette of a crouching lion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe mighty lion – the symbol of stately power and wealth – was a chief symbol employed by these early artisans who appreciated not only the meaning of the symbol, but the lion’s grandeur and beauty. But the lion wasn’t the only symbol chosen for Miletos Drachms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"p2\"\u003eApollo, God of \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMusic and Dance, Truth and Prophecy, Healing and Light… and the Sun\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTurn them over and you will see Apollo, the Greek god of music and dance, truth and prophecy, healing and light… and the sun. In fact, the lion you see proudly standing on Miletos Drachms is looking over his shoulder to a star, another representation of Apollo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eJust 10 miles south of the Miletos of old was the famed temple of Apollo at Didyma. This temple drew visitors from all over the Greek world, bring trade and notoriety to Miletos and its colonies. Miletos was positioned at the start of the Sacred Way leading to Apollo’s temple. Here on the silver coins of Miletos, Apollo is immortalized – and called upon to protect and grant prosperity to the city.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLike other powerful and prominent Greek city-states, Miletos minted its own iconic Drachms for hundreds of years. Each one is a shining ambassador of a once vibrant, influential, and commanding center of trade, culture and science that whispers from the past. These few, precious pieces of silver witnessed history that helped build the Western world you and I live in today. 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What is now a stop for tourists who gaze in wonder at the ruins of a powerful city, was once the Miletos of antiquity - a bustling and prosperous metropolis with dozens of colonies on both the Mediterranean and Black Seas. 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(Please note: these coins are difficult to photograph and capture the true depth and detail... we often hear \"wow, it looks so much better in hand!\") \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990404;\"\u003eThick, round and deeply struck, the stunning details of the lion and star \"pop\" from the coin. The portrait of Apollo is equally appealing, with amazing detail and a stunning profile. Just an all-around wonderful example of this rare coin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990404;\"\u003ePerhaps best of all, it is what we call almost \"zero die axis.\" When most ancient coins were struck, the minters didn't care if the top of one side of the coin was also the top on the other side - what we call \"Medallic Orientation.\" This coin is one of the rare ones you can wear it either side out.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Lion of Miletos\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLike other advanced Greek city-states that developed during Greece’s Archaic period  Miletos was one of the very first cities in the world to mint coins. From the minting of the earliest Miletos coinage we see the lion appear as a proud symbol of the city. The lion was not only the embodiment of the spirit of Miletos, the city itself resembled a lion. Built on that promontory that extended into the bay, the border of the city resembled the silhouette of a crouching lion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe mighty lion – the symbol of stately power and wealth – was a chief symbol employed by these early artisans who appreciated not only the meaning of the symbol, but the lion’s grandeur and beauty. But the lion wasn’t the only symbol chosen for Miletos Drachms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"p2\"\u003eApollo, God of \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMusic and Dance, Truth and Prophecy, Healing and Light… and the Sun\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTurn them over and you will see Apollo, the Greek god of music and dance, truth and prophecy, healing and light… and the sun. 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