{"product_id":"caria-isle-of-rhodes-ancient-coin-pendant-209-190-bce","title":"Caria, Isle of Rhodes Coin Pendant (209 - 190 BCE)","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 105, 105);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eObverse: Helios Sun God\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 105, 105);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReverse: Rose  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 105, 105);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCirca 209 - 190 BCE  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 105, 105);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6b6969;\"\u003eA rare and collectable ancient coin featuring \u003cstrong\u003eHelios\u003c\/strong\u003e, the patron diety from the island of Rhodes (off the coast of Caria).  What makes this coin unique and collectible is the \u003cstrong\u003ebudding Rose\u003c\/strong\u003e with tendril and ear of grain on the reverse. The rose (rhodon in Greek) served as a cleaver symbol representing the city's name. Aristoboulus, (APIΣTOBOYΛOΣ t\u003cspan style=\"color: #6b6969;\"\u003ehe magistrate's name\u003c\/span\u003e) is also shown with letters P-O (P-O-D-I-N short for Rhodes) on reverse. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6b6969;\"\u003eHelios was revered as the creator and protector of Rhodes with magnificient facial depictions minted on Rhodian silver coinage like this one.  This is an example of the visual echo of the famous \u003cstrong\u003eColossus of Rhodes\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the \u003cstrong\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eSeven Wonders of the Ancient World\u003c\/em\u003e\".\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6b6969;\"\u003eBezel-set simply in 14k gold so it could be worn on either side, with a versatile diamond carabiner bail that allows you to add to charms and clip on any chain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6b6969;\"\u003eNGC Certified Authentic: 61577725-009 (XF) Extra Fine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(107, 105, 105);\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 105, 105);\"\u003e15 mm diameter; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 105, 105);\"\u003eArgentum (AR) silver coin \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 105, 105);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(107, 105, 105);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 105, 105);\"\u003e14k gold bezel-setting and diamond bail clasp included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(107, 105, 105);\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 105, 105);\"\u003eCertificate of Authenticity provided\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 105, 105);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 105, 105);\"\u003eArrives in a satin pouch and gift box  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(107, 105, 105);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 105, 105);\"\u003eChain not included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 105, 105);\"\u003eNot produced - procured and hand crafted by Cynthia Green one-at-a-time\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSee my \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ioniajewelry.com\/pages\/ancient-coin-jewelry-guide\" title=\"Ancient Coin Jewelry Guide\"\u003eAncient Coin Jewelry Guide\u003c\/a\u003e to learn more about ancient coins!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnjoy!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 105, 105);\"\u003eAR20\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e","brand":"Ionia Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50403233956097,"sku":"AR20","price":1875.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0787\/7918\/7457\/files\/DSC_7290.jpg?v=1790546806","url":"https:\/\/ioniajewelry.com\/products\/caria-isle-of-rhodes-ancient-coin-pendant-209-190-bce","provider":"Ionia Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}