{"product_id":"ancient-greek-isle-of-rhodes-helios-the-sun-god-rose-drachm-88-bc-coin-14k-gold-and-sterling-silver-pendant-artifact-7035","title":"Ancient Greek Isle of Rhodes Helios the Sun God \u0026 Rose Drachm 88 BC Coin 14K Gold and Sterling Silver Pendant | Artifact #7035","description":"\u003ch1\u003eThe ancient symbol of ultimate power and promises kept, Helios the sun god shines from this Ancient Greek Silver Drachm, now in an heirloom pendant\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003eSize Including Bezel Setting: 3\/4” Across, 1 1\/8” Tall - The diameter and thickness of a U.S. Nickel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\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\u003eAs the Ancient Greek world developed, colonists traveled far and wide, establishing settlements that would sometimes become powerful city states; what the Greeks called a Polis. One such Polis is the ancient Rhodes, on the Isle of Rhodes… most famous in modern times as the site of the legendary Colossus of Rhodes, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerhaps the most universal symbol of all ancient beliefs – the glowing sun in the form of an all seeing deity took form in Ancient Greece as Helios, the sun god. As he drove his fiery chariot across the sky each morning, he was said to see all. Thus, he became the god of keeping promises.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the patron god of Rhodes, Helios was married to the sea nymph Rhode, who was a daughter of Poseidon. Myth held that it is through this union that Rhodes was born, and these deities are commemorated on the silver Drachms and Didrachms of ancient Rhodes – which bear Helios on one side and the Rose on the other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Ancient Greek Drachm Pendant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: Drachm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 88 - 84 BC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMint: Isle of Rhodes, Caria\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObverse (Front): Helios the Sun God\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse (Back): The Rose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel Metal: 14K Gold and Proprietary, Non-Tarnishing Sterling Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArticulating Nautical Shackle Bail Interior Diameter: Will accommodate chain or leather necklace up to 6.2 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize Including Bezel Setting: 3\/4” Across, 1 1\/8” Tall - The diameter and thickness of a U.S. Nickel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(129, 3, 3);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApril's Notes: \u003c\/strong\u003eNow here's an Ancient Greek coin with a personality all its own! Struck by hand more than 2,000 years ago, this Rhodes Drachm displays a fascinating example of what happens when the ancient minting process doesn't go quite according to plan. A pronounced die bounce, or double strike, has created an unusually quirky appearance, particularly on the Rose side, where the design appears shifted and duplicated. The portrait of Helios the Sun God, complete with his magnificent radiate crown, is wonderfully bold and detailed! It's a marvelous example of the character of ancient hand-struck coinage, where a hammer, a pair of dies, and a little unpredictability could produce a truly one-of-a-kind treasure.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRhodes then and now...\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInhabited since the Neolithic period (10,000 to 4,500 BC), The island of Rhodes is part of the present-day Greek island grouping of Dodecanese.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Rhodes” comes from the Ancient Greek word “Rhodon” which translates to Rose – sometimes known as the island of the Roses, Rhodes is shaped like a spear head and is approximately 540 square miles in size. The city of Rhodes is at the northern tip of the island. Since ancient times, it has been a vibrant and legendary maritime trade center.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Legendary Colossus of Rhodes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e70 cubits… 108 feet high – the soaring height of the Statue of Liberty – the Colossus of Rhodes was constructed in 280 BC to commemorate Rhodes’ successful defense against a siege lasting a year. The Colossus, a massive statue of Helios, was created of iron reinforced bronze and weighted with stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe monolithic statue became one of the most legendary, and tallest, structures of the Ancient World. One of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient world, the Colossus presided over the harbor at Rhodes, a visual symbol of its power, wealth and influence until it collapsed during the earthquake of 226 BC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\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\u003eA four page Historic Brief on the history of Greek society and their coins researched and written by April Knecht\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreasure Hunters Gazette Booklet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMini Museum Display for then you are not wearing your treasure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Treasure Jewelry Care Card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Cannon Beach Treasure Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52110825193719,"sku":null,"price":980.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/4193\/files\/7035AncientGreekIsleofRhodesHeliostheSunGod_RoseDrachm88BCCoin14KkGoldandSterlingSilverPendant03.jpg?v=1794075192","url":"https:\/\/cannonbeachtreasure.com\/products\/ancient-greek-isle-of-rhodes-helios-the-sun-god-rose-drachm-88-bc-coin-14k-gold-and-sterling-silver-pendant-artifact-7035","provider":"Cannon Beach Treasure Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}