{"product_id":"roman-republic-silver-denarius-105-bc-juno-and-the-bull-14k-gold-and-sterling-silver-pendant-artifact-4208","title":"Roman Republic Silver Denarius 105 BC Juno and the Bull 14K Gold and Sterling Silver Pendant | Artifact #4208","description":"\u003ch1\u003eRoman Republic Silver Denarius 105 BC Pendant with Juno the Protector and the Charging Bull\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;\"\u003eSEE COIN DETAILS BELOW FOR PENDANT SIZE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore the Roman Empire, there was the Roman Republic… where ancient Rome was ruled by the powerful Senate and moneyers were responsible for creating the coins used by the citizens of this rising power. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis silver coin, a Denarius, was minted by moneyer L Thorius Balbus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in 105 BC in Rome\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It pictures Juno - the queen of the gods and protector of Rome, wearing a goat skin. On the back (reverse) is a powerful, charging bull. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur ancient coin pendants are a favorite of history fans, students, travel buffs and teachers… and anyone with a love of the past. Our Roman jewelry is designed to be worn by men or women will accommodate both large and small chain and leather necklaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Roman Treasure Coin Pendant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: Denarius \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoneyer: \u003cspan\u003eL Thorius Balbus\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate \u0026amp; Mint: 105 BC, Rome\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin Metal: Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel Metal: 14K Gold and 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:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJuno - the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eq\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eueen of the gods and protector of Rome, wearing a goat skin headdress\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin Reverse: The charging bull\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSize Including Bezel Setting: 3\/4\" Across, 1 1\/2\" Tall - about the width of  a U.S. Nickel\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #a20000;\"\u003eApril's Notes: This rare Roman Republic issue features Juno - the queen of the gods, and a powerful symbol of protection for Rome and its peoples. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #a20000;\"\u003eThere is a wonderfully clear charging bull on this one. In ancient Rome, the bull was a clear symbol of strength and power, and represented agricultural abundance and military success. It would be a perfect talisman for a history lover, cattle rancher, farmer, soldier, rodeo star or your favorite Taurus!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #a20000;\"\u003eNote the “Banker’s Marks” circled in red. These marks were made by bankers or merchants who were testing to see if the coin was counterfeit - just copper, with a thin silver wash. They took a small tool and hammered it into the coin to see if the metal below the surface was also silver. It was. Just another day in the Roman Republic!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #970303;\"\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\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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Treasure Jewelry Care Card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n","brand":"Cannon Beach Treasure Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50694713114871,"sku":null,"price":960.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/4193\/files\/4208-Roman-Republic-Denarius-Silver-Coin-with-Juno-and-the-Bull-14K-Gold-and-Sterling-Silver-Pendant-03.jpg?v=1776605026","url":"https:\/\/cannonbeachtreasure.com\/products\/roman-republic-silver-denarius-105-bc-juno-and-the-bull-14k-gold-and-sterling-silver-pendant-artifact-4208","provider":"Cannon Beach Treasure Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}