This silver coin - officially a tetradrachm (ancient Greek currently) - was cast in 216 CE in Neapolis (Biblical Shechem). One side portrays a bust of the Roman emperor Caracalla, with his name and title in Greek. The reverse shows an eagle with outstretched wings supporting a ring in which Mt Gerizim and its temple are displayed. This pendant is a beautiful replica of a treasured archaeological find.
This necklace is available with a silver chain in your choice of length. It comes with a certificate of authenticity from the Israel Museum, as well as a short explanation of its history in both English and Hebrew.
The Israel Museum, Jerusalemis among the world's most highly rated encyclopedic museums. It holds the biggest collection of ancient Israel and Bible Lands antiquities on the planet, and is home to groundbreaking archaeological discoveries such as the Dead Sea Scrolls. The museum creates replicas and adaptations of Jewish and Israeli artifacts from around the world; these unusual pieces make unique and wonderful gifts.
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https://www.judaicawebstore.com/216-c-e-roman-period-silver-coin-of-neapolis-replica---pendant103036216 C.E. (Roman Period) Silver Coin of Neapolis Replica - Pendanthttps://www.judaicawebstore.com/media/catalog/product/7/l/7l9a3353-fixed.jpg109.99109.99USDOutOfStock/Jewish Gifts from Israel/The Israel Museum/Israel Museum Jewelry/Jewish Jewelry/Jewish Pendants & Necklaces/Silver Pendants & Necklaces37033838<p><strong>925 Sterling Silver</strong></p>
<p><strong>Diameter:</strong> 2.5cm x 1"</p>
<p>This silver coin - officially a tetradrachm (ancient Greek currently) - was cast in 216 CE in Neapolis (Biblical Shechem). One side portrays a bust of the Roman emperor Caracalla, with his name and title in Greek. The reverse shows an eagle with outstretched wings supporting a ring in which Mt Gerizim and its temple are displayed. This pendant is a beautiful replica of a treasured archaeological find.</p>
<p><span>This necklace is available with a silver chain in your choice of length. It comes with a certificate of authenticity from the Israel Museum, as well as a short explanation of its history in both English and Hebrew.</span></p>
<p><span>The <strong><span>Israel Museum, Jerusalem</span></strong><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>is among the world's most highly rated encyclopedic museums. It holds the biggest collection of ancient Israel and Bible Lands antiquities on the planet, and is home to groundbreaking archaeological discoveries such as the Dead Sea Scrolls. The museum creates replicas and adaptations of Jewish and Israeli artifacts from around the world; these unusual pieces make unique and wonderful gifts.</span></p>00925 Sterling SilverThe Israel Museum
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