Athena and Sword | Amisos, Pontos c. 111–90 BC | Bronze Coin in Sterling Silver #2 Tiny Gold Pendant a sacred chest from which

a sacred chest from which a serpent emerges

The surfaces show a deep green patina

facing right in a crested helmet

flies forward guiding the chariot of the Sun

Set in a handcrafted bezel

Athena and Sword | Amisos, Pontos c. 111–90 BC | Bronze Coin in Sterling Silver #2 Tiny Gold Pendant a sacred chest from whichStruck in the Black Sea city of Amisos during the reign of Mithradates VI Eupator (c. 10585 BC), this bronze coin unites the protective presence of Athena with the symbolic power of a sheathed sword, star, and crescent. Preserved in a hand crafted sterling silver bezel, the pendant highlights both the coins ancient patina and its role as a testament to the kingdom of Pontos at the height of its strength.