From an original silver tetradrachm minted in Rhodes ca 230BC. Radiate Helios is shown on the one side, with the Rodion, or rosebud of Rhodes, on the other.
This type of coin, depicting Helios, was minted in the period during the 3rd and 2nd centuries BC, when Rhodes was enjoying great prosperity.
Helios Rhodes coin earrings
SKU: JV-061
£60.00Price
dimensions
Drop: 4cm Diameter of coin: 1.5cmabout this collection of jewellery
It has been a privilege to work with the Vaphiadis family since 2007. They are one of the best manufacturers of sterling silver jewellery in Greece.
The collection is inspired by ancient Greek silver and gold coins, the art and jewellery of the Minoan civilisation, familiar symbolic motifs and images, and the animals that played a significant part in ancient Greek culture.