{"product_id":"roman-republic-silver-denarius-63-bc-ceres-the-goddess-of-motherhood-sterling-silver-pendant-artifact-4405","title":"Roman Republic Silver Denarius 63 BC  Ceres the Goddess of Motherhood Sterling Silver Pendant | Artifact #4405","description":"\u003ch1\u003eRoman Republic Silver Denarius 63 BC Pendant with Ceres, the Goddess of Agriculture and Motherhood\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\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis silver coin, a Denarius, was minted by moneyer L. Furius Brocchus in 63 BC in Rome. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIt pictures the bust of Ceres flanked by ears of grain. Ceres was the goddess of agriculture and motherhood. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOn the back (reverse) is a curule chair, a type of folding chair used in Ancient Rome and still used to this day.  \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 Pendant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: Denarius\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoneyer: L. Furius Brocchus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate \u0026amp; Mint: 63 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: Ceres, the goddess of agriculture and motherhood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin Reverse: Curule chair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\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: #9c0202;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApril's Notes: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThis coin is a classic example of early Roman coinage. It was passed through countless hands - Roman soldiers and citizens whose lives live on through their coins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #9c0202;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs is clear, the best feature of this lovely Denarius is the clear portrait of Ceres - who is rather rare for Republic Denarii. The Goddess of Motherhood, here is a wonderful, deep strike with good detail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #9c0202;\"\u003e\u003cspan\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\/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.\u003cbr\u003e\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\u003eMini Museum Display for when you are not wearing your treasure\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":50796042191095,"sku":null,"price":680.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/4193\/files\/4405-Roman-Republic-Denarius-Silver-Coin-Pendant-with-Ceres-and-Curule-Sterling-Silver-Pendant-01.jpg?v=1779370078","url":"https:\/\/cannonbeachtreasure.com\/products\/roman-republic-silver-denarius-63-bc-ceres-the-goddess-of-motherhood-sterling-silver-pendant-artifact-4405","provider":"Cannon Beach Treasure Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}