Our chic Apollo Coin Earrings are based on a posthumous gold stater (Philip of Macedon, Amphipolis, ca. 323/2-315 B.C.) in the Museum's collection, bearing the profile of the god Apollo; his head is crowned with the laurel wreath of victory. This handsome coin represents a type that continued to be minted for more than 40 years during the reigns of Philip II, Alexander the Great, and their successors. 24K gold overlay, with matte finish. Silver overlay coins, lightly antiqued. 3/4'' diam. Clip.
- 24K gold overlay
- Matte finish
- Silver overlay coins, lightly antiqued 3/4'' diam.
- Clip
The Classical period in ancient Greece (ca. 475-325 B.C.) was an era of great achievement in democratic statesmanship, architecture, and the arts. During the Mid-Fourth Century B.C., Macedonia, in Northern Greece, became a formidable power under Philip II (r. 360/59-336 B.C.). Philip's triumphs ably served the conquests of his celebrated son, Alexander the Great (r. 336-323 B.C.), whose reign was to forever change the face of Europe and Asia.
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