{"product_id":"roman-empire-silver-denarius-coin-of-hadrian-the-builder-134-ad-sterling-silver-pendant-artifact-4878","title":"Roman Empire Silver Denarius Coin of Hadrian, the Builder 134 AD Sterling Silver Pendant | Artifact #4878","description":"\u003ch1\u003eWear a Piece of History - and One of the Most Legendary Emperors of the Roman Empire... the Hadrian Silver Denarius 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\u003eHadrian... strong, proud and capable. He vowed upon his ascension to the all-powerful Emperorship to strengthen the Roman Empire he loved. Noted for his momentous decision to halt Rome's territorial gains in favor of strengthening and protecting the now sprawling Roman Empire, he did what he set out to do, often calling on his love of architecture and the arts to do it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut it is, perhaps, his building projects that have made him one of the most noted Roman Emperors of all time. From the imposing and amazingly ambitious \"Hadrian's Wall\" in the North of England, to the Pantheon in Rome, to vast aqueducts and stunning temples throughout his empire, Hadrian literally \"cemented\" is place in history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Roman Denarius Treasure Coin Pendant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: Denarius\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmperor: Hadrian, the Builder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRuling Period:  117 - 138 AD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin Date \u0026amp; Mint: 134 - 138 AD, Rome\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin Metal: Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel Metal: Proprietary, Non-Tarnishing Sterling Silver\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\u003eCoin Obverse: HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS PP, Head of Hadrian\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin Reverse: COS III, Roma, seated left on a cuirass, holding a spear and parazonium (see notes below)\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: rgb(147, 4, 4);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApril's Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hadrian is, by any standard, one of the most fascinating historical figures of all time. A man of arts, architecture and vision, we gaze upon his impressive building projects in wonder to this day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #850202;\"\u003eHere is a particularly regal depiction of Hadrian, with a pleasing shape and strike. On the reverse is Roma, the personification – the representation - of the city of Rome, where this coin was minted. She is holding both a spear and a parasonium - a long triangular dagger, wide at the hilt end and coming to a point. In Roman mythology, it is frequently carried by Virtus, the god of bravery and military strength.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(147, 4, 4);\"\u003e(Please note: this information and much more will appear on your customized Certificate of Authenticity.)\u003c\/span\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 Coin 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: The Coins of the Roman Republic \u0026amp; Empire\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":51116023841015,"sku":null,"price":780.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/4193\/files\/4878-Roman-Empire-Emperor-Hadrian-the-Builder-Denarius-Silver-Coin-Pendant-in-Sterling-Silver-Pendant-01.jpg?v=1788538121","url":"https:\/\/cannonbeachtreasure.com\/products\/roman-empire-silver-denarius-coin-of-hadrian-the-builder-134-ad-sterling-silver-pendant-artifact-4878","provider":"Cannon Beach Treasure Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}