{"product_id":"a51844","title":"312-280 B.C.E. Ancient Greek Stater Coin Pendant | Handcrafted 14K Gold Setting","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"583\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eOwn a striking relic from the crossroads of ancient civilizations with this authentic Babylonian Silver Stater, hand-struck between 312–280 B.C.E. Issued during the early Hellenistic period, this coin reflects a moment in history when Greek and Near Eastern cultures merged following the conquests of Alexander the Great. The obverse portrays Ba’al, a powerful local deity often associated by the Greeks with Zeus, seated in authority and holding a scepter. On the reverse, a lion strides confidently beneath an anchor—symbols of strength, stability, and imperial ambition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"1011\" data-start=\"585\"\u003eSet in a handcrafted 14K gold setting, this exceptional piece elevates an ancient artifact into a refined and meaningful treasure. Rich in symbolism and historical depth, it is ideal for collectors and admirers of ancient power, mythology, and timeless craftsmanship. A bold yet elegant connection to one of the ancient world’s most influential regions, this stater carries a story that has endured for over two millennia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Description:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoin Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand struck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDenomination: \u003c\/strong\u003eStater\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMint:\u003c\/strong\u003e Babylon was the capital of a great empire in the 7th-6th century B.C.E., surrendered to Alexander the Great in 331 B.C.E. She was ultimately eclipsed by Seleukieia on the Tigris, founded c. 312 B.C.E. by the first of the Seleukid monarchs and gradually declined during the Hellenistic age.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEmpire:\u003c\/strong\u003e Greek\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e from 312-280 B.C.E.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15.6 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eObverse: \u003c\/strong\u003ePortrays Ba'al seated left holding a scepter. He was a Semitic god, deity of a locality and was usually identified by the Greeks with Zeus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReverse: \u003c\/strong\u003eDepicts a lion walking left with an anchor above. The coin weighs 15.6 grams and is set in 14K gold.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSetting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handcrafted setting in 14K gold.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote\u003c\/strong\u003e: Chain may be purchased separately\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertificate of Authenticity with photo specific images included.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInv#\u003c\/strong\u003e A 51844\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Big Blue Treasures","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46252352372894,"sku":"A51844","price":6495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1532\/8953\/files\/A51844_1.jpg?v=1768503637","url":"https:\/\/bigbluetreasures.com\/products\/a51844","provider":"Big Blue Treasures","version":"1.0","type":"link"}