Greek Seleukid Bronze Bull and Medusa 312-281 BC (133)
Sale price$1,700.00Regular price(/)
Description
This ancient bronze coin depicts a charging bull with its tail over its back.
The back of the pendant features a profile of Medusa, a symbol in ancient Greece that was used to ward off evil.
Size and Materials
Size: 14mm Handmade 18kt recycled gold mount.
One of a kind with a Certificate of Authenticity.
Chain not included; available separately. See Chain
Story
Dated: 312-281 BCE Seleukid Empire In many societies, a Bull was a symbol of strength, determination, and virility. In Ancient Greece, the symbol of a Gorgon was used to ward off evil. It was often placed on doors, walls, floors, shields, coins, and tombstones. Athena was said to wear a shield with the image of a Medusa as protection.
This ancient bronze coin depicts a charging bull with its tail over its back.
The back of the pendant features a profile of Medusa, a symbol in ancient Greece that was used to ward off evil.
Size and Materials
Size: 14mm Handmade 18kt recycled gold mount.
One of a kind with a Certificate of Authenticity.
Chain not included; available separately. See Chain
Story
Dated: 312-281 BCE Seleukid Empire In many societies, a Bull was a symbol of strength, determination, and virility. In Ancient Greece, the symbol of a Gorgon was used to ward off evil. It was often placed on doors, walls, floors, shields, coins, and tombstones. Athena was said to wear a shield with the image of a Medusa as protection.
This ancient bronze coin depicts a charging bull with its tail over its back.
The back of the pendant features a profile of Medusa, a symbol in ancient Greece that was used to ward off evil.
Size and Materials
Size: 14mm Handmade 18kt recycled gold mount.
One of a kind with a Certificate of Authenticity.
Chain not included; available separately. See Chain
Story
Dated: 312-281 BCE Seleukid Empire In many societies, a Bull was a symbol of strength, determination, and virility. In Ancient Greece, the symbol of a Gorgon was used to ward off evil. It was often placed on doors, walls, floors, shields, coins, and tombstones. Athena was said to wear a shield with the image of a Medusa as protection.
