The Israel Museum Sterling Silver Ancient Coin Adaptation Pendant - Tyre, 28-27 B.C.E

925 Sterling Silver 

Diameter: 0.8" / 2 cm 

This striking sterling silver pendant is sure to wow and delight any lover of history with its fascinating design! Exotic and dramatic, this captivating pendant is a stunning adaptation of an ancient Israeli coin minted in Tyre (Lebanon) between 28-27 B.C.E, which was found as part of a hoard of 561 silver coins that were excavated at Qumran. Bearing the face of a Phoenician god, Melqarth, who was also identified by the Greeks as Herakles, this rapturous pendant will make a bold and unique accessory to dress up any outfit! The perfect gift to surprise someone you love, this extraordinary pendant is guaranteed to become a beloved staple that you will never want to take off!

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.