WINGED HORSE PEGASUS Genuine Ancient Greek Coin 90 BC Silver Pendant

This sterling silver pendant holds an authentic Greek coin dating back to 90 BC, featuring a depiction of Pegasus, the legendary winged horse. On the reverse side of the coin, you can see Bacchus, the Roman god of wine, festivity, and ecstasy, closely identified with the Greek god Dionysus. Bacchus was revered throughout the Roman Empire for his association with pleasure, liberation, and the vital forces of nature.

Pegasus, known as Πήγασος (Pḗgasos) in Greek and Latin, is a mythical divine horse with wings and is one of the most renowned creatures in Greek mythology. Typically depicted as pure white, Pegasus is the offspring of the Olympian god Poseidon and was born from the Gorgon Medusa.

The Greek hero Bellerophon successfully captured Pegasus near the Peirene fountain with the assistance of Athena and Poseidon. Bellerophon rode Pegasus to defeat the monstrous Chimera, leading to various other heroic exploits. However, Bellerophon eventually fell from Pegasus' back while attempting to reach Mount Olympus. In honor of Pegasus, Zeus transformed the horse into the constellation that bears its name.

Bacchus was often portrayed in Roman art surrounded by satyrs, maenads, and vines, symbolizing freedom from societal norms and a return to the primal forces of nature. His cult gained widespread popularity, sometimes viewed with suspicion by Roman authorities due to its ecstatic and unrestrained rites. Nonetheless, Bacchus remained a powerful symbol of transformation, celebration, and the human connection to the divine through nature and pleasure.

Our jewelry store, Serra Roma, proudly presents an exquisite collection that beautifully honors the ancient traditions of Greek and Roman civilizations. Each piece in our collection, including authentic ancient Roman and Greek coins and intaglios, is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity, providing proof of its historical significance and origin.