{"product_id":"roman-republic-silver-denarius-128-bc-roma-14k-gold-pendant-artifact-4437","title":"Roman Republic Silver Denarius 128 BC Roma Rare Elephant Issue 14K Gold Pendant | Artifact #4437","description":"\u003ch1\u003eRoman Republic Silver Denarius 128 BC Pendant with Roma\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 Setting: 3\/4\" Across, 1 1\/2\" Tall - about the width of  a U.S. Nickel\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\u003eThis silver coin, a Denarius, was minted by moneyer L. Caecilius Metellus \u003cspan\u003ein 128 BC in Rome\u003c\/span\u003e. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt pictures the helmeted Roma on the front (obverse). Roma was the personification – the representation - of the city of Rome, where this coin was minted. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOn the back (reverse) is Roma driving a biga (sporty two horse chariot) with an elephant head above the inscription: ROMA. (See notes below.)\u003c\/span\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\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Roman Treasure Coin Pendant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: Denarius \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoneyer: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eL. Caecilius Metellus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate \u0026amp; Mint: 128 BC, Rome\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\u003eCoin Obverse: H\u003cspan\u003eelmeted Roma, the personification of the city of Rome\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin Reverse: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eRoma driving a biga (sporty two horse chariot) with an elephant head \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eabove the inscription ROMA (see notes below)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize Including Bezel Setting: 3\/4\" Across, 1 1\/2\" Tall - about the width of  a U.S. Nickel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #a20000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApril's Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roma's portrait here is a stunner - with her patrician nose and warrior's helmet, she truly is the embodiment of Rome. But what really makes this Denarius rare is the reverse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #a20000;\"\u003eHere we see Roma again... driving a biga and with scepter in hand, she is positioned over an elephant's head and the inscription \"ROMA.\" This rare coin was minted by L. Caecilius Metellus to celebrate his famous ancestor, Lucius Caecilius Metellus, who captured numerous Carthaginian war elephants at the Battle of Panormos in 250 BC. Like elephants, Romans had a very long memory.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #820101;\"\u003e(Please note: this information and much more will appear on your customized Certificate of Authenticity.)\u003c\/span\u003e\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\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":50798666547447,"sku":null,"price":1780.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/4193\/files\/4437-Roman-Republic-Denarius-Silver-Coin-Roma-and-Apollo-14K-Gold-Pendant-01.jpg?v=1779470237","url":"https:\/\/cannonbeachtreasure.com\/products\/roman-republic-silver-denarius-128-bc-roma-14k-gold-pendant-artifact-4437","provider":"Cannon Beach Treasure Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}