The Israel Museum Sterling Silver Horse Head Coin Adaptation Pendant-4th Century B.C.E, Sicily-Punic

Sterling Silver

Diameter: 1" / 2.5 cm 

This stunning sterling silver pendant has its impressive design originating deep in history. A beautifully reimagined adaptation of an ancient coin, a tetradrachm that was used during the Sicilo-Punic civilization during the 4^th century BCE in Sicily, this elegant coin necklace features the head of a stallion with a palm tree to the right, which were both popular symbols on coins in this era. Unique and amazing, this marvelous pendant will make a fabulous gift for anyone with an enthusiasm for history and historic currency.      

Israel's largest cultural institution, the Israel Museum, is dedicated to recording and safeguarding the relics that chronicle the tale of the Jewish people. Housing thousands of years of ancient artifacts pertaining to Jewish culture all over the world, the Israel Museum’s mission is to educate and encourage knowledge of Judaism’s rich and fascinating history to people all over the globe. One of their methods of fulfilling this dream is to create stunning replicas and adaptations of the original pieces in their encyclopedic collections and distribute them worldwide. With each captivating replication comes its own certification of authenticity, as well as a brief summary of that piece’s historical background in both Hebrew and English.