Greek Bronze Larissa Thessaly 196-146 BC (0031b)
This ancient bronze coin has a distinctive golden and verdigris patina. The high-headed horse is typical of Thessaly's renowned horse breeding region.
Athena, on the reverse side of the pendant, is a symbol of wisdom and courage.
Size: 19mm
Hand-fabricated 18kt recycled gold setting.
One of a kind with a Certificate of Authenticity.
Chain not included; available separately. See Chains
Dated: 196-146 BC
Thessaly's unique landscape of broad and fertile plains and regular summer rains made the area ideal for cultivating grain and breeding horses. Thessalian horses, noted for their beauty and courage, are believed to have been oriental types brought to Greece by the Scythians. Alexander the Great's horse, Bucephalus, was originally from Thessaly, Pharsalos. The horses from Larissa were branded with a centaur. Athena was commonly portrayed with an owl on her shoulder, which revealed unseen truths to her. She is associated with wisdom, handicraft, and war and is often a symbol of strategic thinking, freedom, and democracy.Choose options
This ancient bronze coin has a distinctive golden and verdigris patina. The high-headed horse is typical of Thessaly's renowned horse breeding region.
Athena, on the reverse side of the pendant, is a symbol of wisdom and courage.
Size: 19mm
Hand-fabricated 18kt recycled gold setting.
One of a kind with a Certificate of Authenticity.
Chain not included; available separately. See Chains
Dated: 196-146 BC
Thessaly's unique landscape of broad and fertile plains and regular summer rains made the area ideal for cultivating grain and breeding horses. Thessalian horses, noted for their beauty and courage, are believed to have been oriental types brought to Greece by the Scythians. Alexander the Great's horse, Bucephalus, was originally from Thessaly, Pharsalos. The horses from Larissa were branded with a centaur. Athena was commonly portrayed with an owl on her shoulder, which revealed unseen truths to her. She is associated with wisdom, handicraft, and war and is often a symbol of strategic thinking, freedom, and democracy.