DUBINI

Pre-owned Bull Ancient Silver Coin 18 Karat Ruby Citrine Cabochon Medallion In Multi

This DUBINI coin necklace from the 'Empires' collection features authentic silver coin minted in Lucania circa 530-510 B.C. set in 18K gold with double-set ruby and citrine cabochons. DEPICTED ON THE COIN Obverse: Bull standing left, head right; VM in exergue. Reverse: Incuse bull standing right, head left. HISTORY The coin of Sybaris depicts a bull whose head is gracefully turned backwards, in relief on the obverse and incuse on the reverse. Its type is one of the most artistic on the coins of Southern Italy and, indeed, elsewhere in the Greek world. The Sybaris elite were renowned for their indulgences, giving root to the modern work "sybarite.” It was said that Sybarite chefs were able to patent their recipes, and the games hosted by this city state were more elaborate than those of Olympia. There was an uprising in 510 B.C., squelched by the elite. Rebels took refuge in nearby Croton (which also used the incuse technique for its coins representing the tripod of Apollo at Delphi; see below). Sybaris demanded their extradition. When Croton refused, Sybaris attacked Croton. Although vastly outnumbered by the Sybarite forces, Croton managed to repel the attack and destroyed Sybaris. To prevent Sybaris from ever being resettled, it then diverted the Crathis River to pass through the center of the old city. Because of this, remnants of the center of Sybaris have never been uncovered, and coins are among the few surviving artifacts of this fascinating city-state. *This piece is provided with a Certificate of Authenticity. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. The Empires Collection playfully delights in ancient stories and myths whilst tapping into the rich history of Italian craftmanship. The coins have been carefully selected for their value, beauty and as witnesses of a bygone era. Within a clean and classic context,