{"product_id":"roman-empire-silver-denarius-coin-of-empress-julia-domna-198-ad-14k-gold-pendant-artifact-5885","title":"Roman Empire Silver Denarius Coin of Empress Julia Domna 198 AD 14K Gold Pendant | Artifact #5885","description":"\u003ch1\u003eJulia Domna: Empress, Leader, Mother... the Silver Denarius of One of the Most Powerful Woman of the Roman Empire Now in an Heirloom Pendant\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003e \u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This is an authentic Ancient Roman Treasure Coin, and you will receive the exact pendant in the photographs and description.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003ePendant Size Including Bezel Setting:  7\/8” Across, 1 1\/4” Tall - Just a bit wider than a U.S. Nickel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRome! Perhaps more than any culture, we are fascinated by the legend and lore of this breathtaking ancient empire. Much of how we live and what we think in our Western world was birthed in the fabled cities and byways of this sprawling empire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd, against this backdrop of unparalleled power and political intrigue, the legendary empress Julia Domna emerges. The wife of the powerful Emperor Septimus Severus, Julia, unlike many of her contemporaries, was a valued counselor and astute political advisor to her husband and sons. Regal, intelligent and witty, she was, and still is, revered as one of the most influential women of the ancient world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Roman Treasure Coin Necklace\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin:  Silver Denarius\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmpress:  Julia Domna\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRuling Period:  193-217 AD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate \u0026amp; Mint: 198 - 200 AD, Laodicea ad Mare\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin Metal: Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel Metal: 14K Gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArticulating Bail Interior Diameter: Will accommodate chain or leather necklace up to 6.2 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObverse (Front) Description:  \u003cspan\u003eIVLIA AVGUSTA\u003c\/span\u003e; Bust of Julia Domna facing right.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse (Back) Description: \u003cspan\u003eLAETITIA; Laetitia standing while holding a wreath and a rudder (more below in notes)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePendant Size Including Bezel Setting:  7\/8” Across, 1 1\/4” Tall - Just a bit wider than a U.S. Nickel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #850202;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApril's Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Julia Domna is a compelling and fascinating figure who, unlike many of her contemporaries, embraced her role as Empress with the application of her intelligence, wit and savvy political instincts. To this day, she stands as one of the most powerful women of the Roman Empire.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #850202;\"\u003eThis Denarius features a beautiful bust of Julia, along with a reverse featuring Laetitia.  Laetitia is the personification of joy, happiness, and celebration. She was used emperors to signify prosperity, victory, and good fortune. She often holds symbols like a wreath, scepter, anchor, or corn ears. Her coins bear legends like \"LAETITIA AVGG\" (Joy of the Emperors) or \"LAETITIA PVBL\" (Public Joy) emphasizing national happiness or successful harvests. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #850202;\"\u003ePerhaps best of all, it is what we call \"zero die axis.\" When these coins were struck, the minters didn't care if the top of one side of the coin was also the top on the other side - what we call \"Medallic Orientation.\" This coin is one of the rare ones you can wear it either side out.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #850202;\"\u003e(Please note: this information and much more will appear on your customized Certificate of Authenticity.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach ancient Roman coin was hand-struck by three people, and at the height of the Roman empire, coins were minted throughout the sprawling territories – even in military camps where coins were minted to pay soldiers. Lost or purposely hoarded, this ancient Roman Coin was discovered by metal detector and professionally conserved for a lifetime of enjoyment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Roman Denarius Pendant comes with:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur 100% Authentic Lifetime Guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Detailed, Multi-Page Color Certificate of Authenticity Researched and Written by April Knecht\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistoric Brief\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Mini Museum Frame to Display and Enjoy Your Treasure When You are not Wearing It\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Treasure Jewelry Care Card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Cannon Beach Treasure Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50444388335863,"sku":null,"price":980.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/4193\/files\/5885-Roman-Empire-Empress-Julia-Domnar-Denarius-Silver-Coin-Pendant-in-14K-Gold-02.jpg?v=1769084419","url":"https:\/\/cannonbeachtreasure.com\/products\/roman-empire-silver-denarius-coin-of-empress-julia-domna-198-ad-14k-gold-pendant-artifact-5885","provider":"Cannon Beach Treasure Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}