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Greek Bronze Horse Thrace 400-350 BC (047)

Sale price$1,372.50 Regular price$1,525.00
Description

This beautiful ancient bronze coin features an image of a horse facing right.  

The eye-catching sea green patina seen in this coin forms in damp environments.  The brown/black oxide from the bronze coin remains underneath the green.⁠
There is an image of four bunches of grapes within a square on the back of the coin.
Size and Material

Size: 14mm

Hand-fabricated 18kt recycled gold mount

One of a kind with a Certificate of Authenticity

Chain not included; available separately.  See Chains

Story

Dated: 400-350 BCE  Thrace, Maroneia

Maroneia, Thrace was located in what is now northern Greece. Maroneia was one of Thrace's most important cities due to its extensive and rich territory and the port situated on commercial trade routes.  It was famous for wine production and horse breeding. Hence, horses and grapes are common themes of the area's coinage.
Description

This beautiful ancient bronze coin features an image of a horse facing right.  

The eye-catching sea green patina seen in this coin forms in damp environments.  The brown/black oxide from the bronze coin remains underneath the green.⁠
There is an image of four bunches of grapes within a square on the back of the coin.
Size and Material

Size: 14mm

Hand-fabricated 18kt recycled gold mount

One of a kind with a Certificate of Authenticity

Chain not included; available separately.  See Chains

Story

Dated: 400-350 BCE  Thrace, Maroneia

Maroneia, Thrace was located in what is now northern Greece. Maroneia was one of Thrace's most important cities due to its extensive and rich territory and the port situated on commercial trade routes.  It was famous for wine production and horse breeding. Hence, horses and grapes are common themes of the area's coinage.