This necklace features an authentic ancient gold stater of Alexander the Great, one of the most celebrated and influential coinages of the Hellenistic world, struck during the late 4th century BCE (circa 336–323 BCE).
The obverse depicts Athena, goddess of wisdom and war, shown wearing a Corinthian helmet adorned with a crest. She is rendered with refined, youthful features that many scholars believe were subtly inspired by the idealized image of Alexander himself. Rather than a literal portrait, this likeness represents a sophisticated fusion of divinity and kingship , a visual expression of power, intellect, and divine authority.
The reverse features Nike, the winged goddess of Victory, standing gracefully while holding a wreath and stylus, symbols of triumph and eternal glory. Accompanied by the inscription ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ (“of Alexander”), the image proclaims both military success and the ruler’s divine favor, reinforcing Alexander’s status as a conqueror destined for immortality.
Reimagined as the centerpiece of a contemporary jewel, the ancient coin transcends its original function to become an object of enduring elegance. Each stater is genuinely ancient and therefore unique, bearing subtle variations and marks that testify to its remarkable journey through time.
This piece is more than jewelry , it is a wearable emblem of victory, power, and eternal legacy, created for those who recognize history not as something confined to the past, but as something to be worn and lived.