{"product_id":"roman-republic-silver-denarius-49-bc-salus-the-goddess-of-prosperity-sterling-silver-pendant-artifact-4415","title":"Roman Republic Silver Denarius 49 BC Salus, the Goddess of Prosperity Sterling Silver Pendant | Artifact #4415","description":"\u003ch1\u003eRoman Republic Silver Denarius 49 BC Necklace with Salus, the Goddess of Safety, Health \u0026amp; Prosperity\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 Manius Acillius Glabrio in 49 BC in Rome. On the front (obverse) i\u003cspan\u003et pictures the laureate head of Salus. Salas was the goddess of safety, well-being, welfare, health and prosperity. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn the back (reverse) is Salus leaning against a column holding a snake.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \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\u003ch2\u003eYour Roman Treasure Coin Necklace\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: Denarius\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoneyer: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eManius Acillius Glabrio\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate \u0026amp; Mint: 49 BC, 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: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eSalus, the goddess of s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eafety, well-being, welfare, health and prosperity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin Reverse: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eSalus leaning against a column holding a snake (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: #950303;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApril's Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #950303;\"\u003eThis Denarius is one of the legendary \"snake\" issues. On the obverse is Salus, the goddess of safety, well-being, welfare, health and prosperity. And, on the reverse she is pictured holding a snake while leaning against a column.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #950303;\"\u003eSnakes were revered by the Romans, and represented healing, powerful protection, and rebirth. Just as the caduceus (the symbol for the medical profession) features two coiled snakes around a central staff - an ancient symbol said by the Greeks to be carried by Hermes. The Romans depicted Mercury, the messenger of the gods, carrying the same staff.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #950303;\"\u003eNote the “Banker’s Mark” circled in red. This mark was made by a banker or merchant who was 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\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 Necklace 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":50796136104183,"sku":null,"price":680.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/4193\/files\/4415-Roman-Republic-Denarius-Silver-Coin-with-Salus-and-Valetudo-Sterling-Silver-Pendant-01.jpg?v=1779377029","url":"https:\/\/cannonbeachtreasure.com\/products\/roman-republic-silver-denarius-49-bc-salus-the-goddess-of-prosperity-sterling-silver-pendant-artifact-4415","provider":"Cannon Beach Treasure Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}