Alexander the Great lifetime tetradrachm from Amphipolis, Macedonia, c.
336-326 BC As with all of Alexander's imperial tetradrachms the obverse
of the above coin depicts a young (beardless) Hercules wearing a lion
skin headdress, with the lion's paws tied at his neck.
The meander
motif took its name from the river Meander, a river with many twists,
mentioned by Homer in Iliad. The motif is also known as Greek key or
Greek fret.
Meander was the most important symbol in Ancient Greece,
symbolizing infinity or the eternal flow of things. Many temples and
objects were decorated with this motif, and it is considered that there
is a connection with the Cretan labyrinth – indeed - a labyrinth can be
drawn using a Greek key.
Meander symbolizes as well the bonds of
friendship, of love and devotion and that’s the reason it’s often given
as marriage gift. It can symbolize as well the four cardinal points, the
4 seasons, waves – especially in the round version of it, or snakes,
among others.
The pendant is crafted with extra care in 925 Sterling
Silver.
It was made in Greece, diameter size is 33mm and weighs
approximately 13 g.
This pendant is without the chain.
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