{"product_id":"roman-republic-silver-denarius-74-bc-diana-the-hound-14k-gold-pendant-artifact-4218","title":"Roman Republic Silver Denarius 73 BC Diana \u0026 the Hound 14K Gold Pendant | Artifact #4218","description":"\u003ch1\u003eRoman Republic Silver Denarius 73 BC Pendant with Diana Goddess of All Nature (and, she could talk to animals)\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;\"\u003eFOR PENDANT SIZE SEE COIN DETAILS BELOW\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 C Postumius \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ein 73 BC in Rome\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It pictures a draped bust of Diana with a bow and quiver over her shoulder. Diana was the goddess of the hunt, the moon, and nature, who could talk to animals. On the back (reverse) is a Hound running to the right with a spear 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\u003ch2\u003eYour Roman Treasure Coin Pendant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: Denarius\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoneyer: \u003cspan\u003eC Postumius\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate \u0026amp; Mint: 73 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: D\u003cspan\u003eraped bust of Diana with a bow and quiver over her shoulder\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin Reverse: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eHound running to the right with a spear below\u003c\/span\u003e\n\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\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #820101;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApril's Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diana - strong and brave - is the star of this rare silver Denarius. With her quiver and bow, she is the picture of classic Roman mythology. The hound and spear are equally appealing as well.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #820101;\"\u003eDiana is the ancient Roman goddess of the hunt, the moon, and wild animals, and is often portrayed as a protector of women, children, and those in need. As the daughter of Jupiter and Latona and twin sister to Apollo, she is strongly associated with not just animals, but all nature, and especially sacred forests. \u003c\/span\u003e\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. 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