253/B Alexander the Great portait coin King Lysimachos
The obverse shows the head of Alexander the Great, wearing horn of...
275 Chalkidian League god Apollo and Lyre/kithara
Macedon, Olynthos. Chalkidian League. Circa 395-392 BC. AR Tetradrachm....
327 Owl of Wisdom Sterling Silver Earrings
The Owl of Wisdom (wise owl of Athena) as depicted on the sensational...
605 Athens tetradrachm, Athena & Wise Owl Greek silver coin pendant
Athena Tetradrachm originally minted 431-413 BC and depicting the wise owl.
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HERCULES - DEPICTED ON ALEXANDER THE GREAT LIFETIME COIN (#772)
Although Heracles (Hercules) was a son of Zeus, he was actually mortal because his mother Alcmene was also a mortal. He is famous in classical mythology for his godly strength and for his heroic far-reaching adventures and feats.
Hercules, the illegitimate son of Zeus was driven mad by Hera (the wife of Zeus) as an act of her jealousy. Hercules in madness slew his own wife and his six sons. With partly recovered sanity, Hercules visited the Pythia (Oracle) at Delphi to inquire about how he could atone for his actions. The oracle advised him to go to King Eurystheus in Tirins and serve him for twelve years and do whatever the king instructed him to do. During this time, Heracles performed his twelve labours and was eventually cleansed. The feats considered impossible deeds for any mortal included the slaying of the Nemean Lion and the slaying of the 8 headed Lernaean Hydra.
In coinage, Hercules is frequently found on Alexander the Great period coins wearing the slain Nemean Lion headpiece as a battle trophy. The image was popularly associated to Alexander himself who was seen as having a piece of Heracles' strength.
Hercules knots were also a decorative ornament throughout the Hellenistic world that invoked the strength, virility and heroism of the god.
Our rich selection of Hercules jewelry features a vast selection of finely made jewelry and signature items including Hercules Rings, Hercules necklaces and Hercules pendants as well as other silver collectibles featuring the mighty Greek demi-god.
Although Heracles (Hercules) was a son of Zeus, he was actually mortal because his mother Alcmene was also a mortal. He is famous in classical mythology for his godly strength and for his heroic far-reaching adventures and feats.
Hercules, the illegitimate son of Zeus was driven mad by Hera (the wife of Zeus) as an act of her jealousy. Hercules in madness slew his own wife and his six sons. With partly recovered sanity, Hercules visited the Pythia (Oracle) at Delphi to inquire about how he could atone for his actions. The oracle advised him to go to King Eurystheus in Tirins and serve him for twelve years and do whatever the king instructed him to do. During this time, Heracles performed his twelve labours and was eventually cleansed. The feats considered impossible deeds for any mortal included the slaying of the Nemean Lion and the slaying of the 8 headed Lernaean Hydra.
In coinage, Hercules is frequently found on Alexander the Great period coins wearing the slain Nemean Lion headpiece as a battle trophy. The image was popularly associated to Alexander himself who was seen as having a piece of Heracles' strength.
Hercules knots were also a decorative ornament throughout the Hellenistic world that invoked the strength, virility and heroism of the god.
Our rich selection of Hercules jewelry features a vast selection of finely made jewelry and signature items including Hercules Rings, Hercules necklaces and Hercules pendants as well as other silver collectibles featuring the mighty Greek demi-god.
A large and beautifully detailed silver ring with contrasting elements and a sharp antique-like patina.
As with all of Alexander's imperial tetradrachms, this coin depicts a young (beardless) Herakles/Hercules wearing a lion skin headdress, with the lion's paws tied at his neck.
Greek Key / Meander Silver Bracelet with Alexander The Great (Hercules) Coin
Hercules-knot/Gordian knot hand-braided sterling silver bracelet
Greek Key/Meander Solid Silver Necklace with Alexander The Great (Hercules) Coin, Small Size
Hand Braided Silver Necklace with Knot
Thassos tetradrachm Dionysus with locks of long hair & Hercules on reverse. Legend reads ΣΩΤΗΡΩΣ ΗΡΑΚΛΕΟΥΣ ΘΑΣΙΩΝ
As with all of Alexander's imperial tetradrachms, the obverse of the above coin depicts a young (beardless) Herakles/Hercules wearing a lion skin headdress, with the lion's paws tied at his neck.
AR Diobol. Head of Athena right, in Corinthian helmet decorated with hippocamp / Herakles wrestling with the Nemean lion
AR Diobol. Head of Athena right, in Corinthian helmet decorated with hippocamp / Herakles wrestling with the Nemean lion
AR tetradrachm - Thassos (Thrace) Obverse: Head of young Dionysos right, wreathed with ivy and with band across forehead / Reverse: Naked Heracles with lion-skin over left arm and club Legend reads "ΗΡΑΚΛΕΟΥΣ ΣΩΤΗΡΟΣ ΘΑΣΙΩΝ)
AR Diobol. Head of Athena right, in Corinthian helmet decorated with hippocamp / Herakles wrestling with the Nemean lion
AR Diobol. Head of Athena right, in Corinthian helmet decorated with hippocamp / Herakles wrestling with the Nemean lion.
As with all of Alexander's imperial tetradrachms, the obverse of the above coin depicts a young (beardless) Herakles/Hercules wearing a lion skin headdress, with the lion's paws tied at his neck.
The ancient Greeks idolized intellect and spirit, while gods shared mortal passions and flaws to make themselves more accessible to humans. Beauty and harmony were truly at the heart of the ancient Greek civilization. This never fails to inspire our intellectual, scientific and spiritual worlds.
Each jewel uncovers an epic highlight from 5000 years of self-decoration and is curated with passion since 1928 by the Vaphiadis family, a virtuoso signature in the field for 5 generations. Our jewelry collection has been consistently preferred by various royalties, heads of state and international personalities and is also sold through a host of top world class museums such as the Louvre.
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