Necklaces designhousejewelry | Athenian Owl Ancient Coin Pendant

Product Details:

• Framed in 18kt yellow gold
• Certified ancient coin (certificate of authenticity included with purchase)
• Chain not included

Coin Details:

• Late 3rd century BC
• Minted in Arabia. Southern Saba'.
• Denomination: Silver Drachm
• Obverse: Owl standing right, head facing; olive spray and crescent to the left, monogram to lower right; all within incuse square.
• Reverse: Helmeted head of Athena right; retrograde Sabaean on cheek.

Fun Facts: 

• Athena, the goddes of both wisdom and war, was the patron goddess of Athens.
• Heads or Tails? We often say that everything we do every day has a history. Did you know when you grab a coin for a coin flip and shout "Head or Tails" you are referencing the Athenian Owl? It is this coin that started the tradition-with the "Head" of Athena, and the "Tail" of the Owl.
• A Presidential Pocket Piece: U.S President Theodore Roosevelt kept an Athenian Owl in his pocket for luck and protection.