{"product_id":"roman-republic-silver-denarius-114-bc-janus-the-god-of-beginnings-change-and-endings-14k-gold-and-sterling-silver-pendant-artifact-4212","title":"Roman Republic Silver Denarius 114 BC Janus  - the God of Beginnings, Change and Endings 14K Gold and Sterling Silver Pendant | Artifact #4212","description":"\u003ch1\u003eRoman Republic Silver Denarius circa 114 BC Pendant with Janus, the God of Beginnings, Change \u0026amp; Endings\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;\"\u003eSize Including Bezel (Frame ) Setting: 3\/4\" Across, 1 1\/4\" Tall (the size of a U.S. Nickel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOf Special Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e This rare ancient Roman Denarius - a particularly rare issue - that pictures Janus. The god Janus held a unique position in ancient Roman myth - it is he who presided over change - he was the master of all beginnings, transitions and endings - the master of time. He is depicted with two faces: he looks to the future with the widsom gained from the past. Janus sparks action and the change that comes with it. For anyone on a journey, Janus can be an inspired companion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis silver coin, a Denarius, was minted by moneyer C. Fonteius between 114 - 113 BC. It pictures the Janus on the front (obverse). Janus is the god of beginnings, gates, transitions, time, change, passages and endings. He looks to the future with the wisdom gained from the past. On the back (reverse) is a galley - a type of war vessel that is propelled mostly with oars - with three oarsmen. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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: C. Fonteius\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate \u0026amp; Mint: 114 - 113 BC, Rome\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin Metal: Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel Metal: 14K Gold \u0026amp; 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\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin Obverse: Janus is the god of beginnings, gates, transitions, time, change, passages and endings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin Reverse: A\u003cspan\u003e galley - \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ea type of war vessel that is propelled mostly with oars - with three oarsmen\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize Including Bezel (Frame ) Setting: 3\/4\" Across, 1 1\/4\" Tall (the size of a U.S. Nickel \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #970505;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApril's Notes: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis is one of the most legendary coins of the Roman Republic. The famed \"Janus Coin,\" it pictures of the twin faces of the god of change and transition - of endings and beginnings. This coin has wonderful, clear portraits gazing at the past and future. Please see the note above for more detail on this rare issue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #970505;\"\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: #970505;\"\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. 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