Origin: Arabia
Circa: 300 BC to 200 BC
Collection: Sabean Silver Coin Ring
Medium: Gold/Silver
Additional Information: This silver drachma is mounted in an 18 karat gold ring.
The Sabaean people occupied the relatively fertile land in Southern Arabia referred to as the kingdom of Sheba: Famous for their wealth and commerce the Sabaeans established a vigorous trade with Greece and were thus familiar with their money. Using the famous Athenian tetradrachm as a model, they fashioned a version of the goddess Athena on their own coinage. This fascinating coin depicts the goddess wearing a helmet with olive-leaves, composed of beautiful swirling spirals and curly-cues. She also appears to be wearing a dangling earring, perhaps in the fashion of Sabaean women. Though Greek in its basic style, the unique character of an intriguing kingdom is evident in this lovely coin. - (FJ.5664)

Antiquities
Ancient Jewelry