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Tyrian Half Shekel Coin Pendant
Tyrian Half Shekel Coin Pendant
Tyrian Half Shekel Coin Pendant
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Tyrian Half Shekel Coin Pendant

  • This pendant is formed from an authentic Tyrian half shekel coin dating from 126 BCE to 56 CE
  • The coin bears the laureate bust of the god Melqart and an eagle
  • The city of Tyre was among the most influential Phoenician centers of the ancient Mediterranean
  • Set in 18K yellow gold
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$9,850
Item No. 32-2463

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Description
A tangible connection to the ancient world, this rare Tyrian half shekel coin is transformed into a striking pendant, set within its 18K yellow gold bezel. Struck in antiquity, the coin bears the laureate bust of the god Melqart on the obverse and an eagle perched upon a rudder on the reverse, symbols deeply tied to the identity and maritime strength of ancient Tyre.

The city of Tyre was among the most influential Phoenician. . .
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A tangible connection to the ancient world, this rare Tyrian half shekel coin is transformed into a striking pendant, set within its 18K yellow gold bezel. Struck in antiquity, the coin bears the laureate bust of the god Melqart on the obverse and an eagle perched upon a rudder on the reverse, symbols deeply tied to the identity and maritime strength of ancient Tyre.

The city of Tyre was among the most influential Phoenician centers of the ancient Mediterranean, renowned for its trade, resilience and cultural legacy. Its coinage, particularly the silver shekels and half shekels, remained in circulation for centuries and is historically associated with major events of the ancient world, including the Roman and early imperial periods. Revered for its artistic continuity and symbolic imagery, the Tyrian minting tradition reflects both Greek and Near Eastern influences at a pivotal crossroads of civilization.

Circa 126 BCE–56 CE
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Tyrian Half Shekel Coin Pendant
Period: Pre-18th Century
Type: Pendants
Style: Ancient
Expert Insights: Numismatics
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Threads of Time: Fashion in the Ancient World
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