{"product_id":"roman-republic-silver-denarius-78-bc-attis-and-cybele-the-goddess-of-motherhood-sterling-silver-pendant-artifact-4416","title":"Roman Republic Silver Denarius 78 BC Attis and Cybele the Goddess of Motherhood Sterling Silver Pendant | Artifact #4416","description":"\u003ch1\u003eRoman Republic Silver Denarius 78 BC Pendant with Attis, the God of Rebirth, and Cybele, the Mother Goddess\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 in Rome in 78 BC by moneyer \u003cspan\u003eM Volteius M f\u003c\/span\u003e. It pictures Attis on the front (obverse). Attis is the god of rebirth. On the back (reverse), is Cybele. Romans knew Cybele as Magna Mater (\"Great Mother\"), a goddess who became a protector of Rome. She is pictured here seated in a chariot drawn by lions.\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: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eM Volteius M f\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate \u0026amp; Mint: 78 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: Portrait of Attis\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin Reverse: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCybele the \"Great Mother\", a goddess who became a protector of Rome seated in a chariot drawn by lions (see notes below)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize Including Bezel Setting: 3\/4\" Across, 1 1\/2\" Tall - about the width of  a U.S. Nickel\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 This is a rare, and significant Denarius. Pictured here is Attis on the obverse. Attis is the beautiful god of vegetation, agriculture, and rebirth. As the devoted consort of the Great Mother goddess Cybele, his myth symbolizes the cyclical death of nature in winter and its rebirth in the spring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #820101;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #820101;\"\u003eNot many Roman Republican coins feature Cybele - the symbol of motherhood. Here, she sits in a chariot pulled by lions - a fitting tribute to the great mother goddess.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #820101;\"\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\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #820101;\"\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\/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\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":50796737560823,"sku":null,"price":680.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/4193\/files\/4416-Roman-Republic-Denarius-Silver-Coin-Cybele-and-Lions-Sterling-Silver-Pendant-01.jpg?v=1779391755","url":"https:\/\/cannonbeachtreasure.com\/products\/roman-republic-silver-denarius-78-bc-attis-and-cybele-the-goddess-of-motherhood-sterling-silver-pendant-artifact-4416","provider":"Cannon Beach Treasure Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}