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Ancient Revival 'Alexander The Great' Coin Earrings

$1,600.00

Ancient Revival 'Alexander The Great' Coin Earrings

$1,600.00


Description

DATE: Vintage, c.1970

Cool vintage gold stud earrings modelled after a Greek dracham with Zeus - enthroned - facing left with his eagle perched on an outstretched hand. The legend, written in the genitive case, translates as, ALEXANDROY, meaning [the coinage] ‘of Alexander’, who's head would have featured on the obverse of the coin wearing the famous lion pelt of Heracles. They're crafted in 18k gold and date from the 1970s. Semi-numismatic jewellery.

MEASUREMENTS 

11.2mm diameter 

WEIGHT 

2.7g (pair)

MARKS 

No marks present, tests as 18k gold 

CONDITION 

Very good

Ancient Revival 'Alexander The Great' Coin Earrings Ancient Revival 'Alexander The Great' Coin Earrings Ancient Revival 'Alexander The Great' Coin Earrings Ancient Revival 'Alexander The Great' Coin Earrings Ancient Revival 'Alexander The Great' Coin Earrings Ancient Revival 'Alexander The Great' Coin Earrings