C. 4th century AD

A silver necklace with an Alexander the Great silver drachm pendant featuring a drachm coin set in a modern silver frame, with a loop attached at the top for suspension. The obverse of the coin depicts the profile head of Herakles, wearing the Nemean lion-skin headdress, while the reverse depicts Zeus, the Greek god enthroned holding eagle in his right hand, with lion below and sceptre in his left hand. Chain and frame are both silver.

Porous surfaces to coin with nice detail and suitable for modern wear.

Size: 259mm length including pendant
Pendant: H: 25mm x W: 18mm