The Nymph of Histiaia

This gold coin is a replica of a silver coin minted approximately 2100 years ago (200 - 150 BCE.) in the city of Histiaia on the island of Euboea, an important Greek city-state located in the Aegean Sea.

The coin depicts the nymph Histiaia, the city’s patron deity, wearing a diadem and a veil. The second side depicts Histiaia seated on the stern of a boat. Surrounding the figure is the inscription "IΣTIAIA," identifying the coin as being issued by the city of Histiaia.

This coin captures the elegance and femininity of the figure, while also evoking the divine protection that Histiaia was believed to offer the city.

metal: 14k yellow gold

diameter: approx 14.50mm

This coin was molded from an ancient silver coin and is a solid 14k gold replica, does NOT include chain.