Sterling silver gold plated 0.708inch - 18 mm

The bee, stag, and palm are all emblems of Ephesus, a Greek city on the west coast of Turkey. This city was an important center of worship for the Greek goddess Artemis, and the images on Ephesian coinage typically promote this association. The bee was originally the symbol of an early Anatolian goddess who the Greeks later identified with their goddess, Artemis; so close was the connection that the priestesses of the goddess were called “honey bees.” The two Greek letters, Ε (‘epsilon’) and Φ (‘phi’), are an abbreviation for  Ephesus. The palm tree alludes to Artemis’ birth beneath a palm tree on the island of Delos. The stag an animal sacred to Artemis symbolizes the goddess’ role as protector of wild animals, and may also refer to the sculptures that flanked her cult statue in the temple at Ephesus.

Filled with symbols and meanings, ancient Greek coins are some of the first coins ever minted, and feature legendary Gods, Heroes, classical art, and unique, subtle details that celebrate the civilization that still impacts us every day. Browse our collection of Ancient Greek coin jewelry and meet Alexander the Great, Athena and her Owl of Wisdom, Hercules and the Lion, the Boy on the Dolphin, Zeus, Helios and more. Ancient Art Greek jewelry direct from our workshop in Athens

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