{"product_id":"achaemenid-lion-drachm-necklace","title":"Achaemenid Lion Drachm Necklace","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eInspired by a rare silver issue of the \u003cstrong\u003eAchaemenid Empire\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong\u003eAchaemenid Lion Drachm Necklace\u003c\/strong\u003e reimagines the powerful lion motif of ancient Persian coinage in warm 18ct gold plating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe original coin was struck in western Asia Minor during the reigns of \u003cstrong\u003eArtaxerxes II to Darios III\u003c\/strong\u003e, in the early to mid-4th century BC. One side depicts the forepart of a lion, while the reverse shows a Persian king or hero in the distinctive kneeling-running stance, carrying a spear and bow. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe irregular coin-like surface of the pendant preserves the character of ancient struck metal, transforming a remarkable image from Achaemenid Persia into jewellery made to be worn today.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shinar Jewels","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59265224278364,"sku":null,"price":48.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1049\/9234\/2364\/files\/PersianLionCoinNecklace_682f5ffa-bf6f-4f60-8506-d6d4d6d15f32.jpg?v=1793560725","url":"https:\/\/www.shinarjewels.com\/products\/achaemenid-lion-drachm-necklace","provider":"Shinar Jewels","version":"1.0","type":"link"}