{"product_id":"roman-republic-silver-denarius-81-bc-diana-14k-gold-and-sterling-silver-pendant-artifact-4423","title":"Roman Republic Silver Denarius Serratus 81 BC Diana 14K Gold and Sterling Silver Pendant | Artifact #4423","description":"\u003ch1\u003eRoman Republic Silver Denarius 81 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;\"\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\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis silver coin, a Denarius Serratus , was minted by moneyer A Postumius Albinus \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ein 81 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 \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ea figure in a toga, holding an aspergillum over a bull with a lighted alter between them. (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\u003ch2\u003eYour Roman Treasure Coin Pendant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: Denarius\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoneyer: \u003cspan\u003eA Postumius Albinus\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate \u0026amp; Mint: 81 BC, Rome\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin Metal: Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel Metal: 14K Gold and 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: 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\n\u003cspan\u003eA figure in a toga, holding an aspergillum over a bull with a lighted alter between them\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (see notes 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. Diana is the goddess of the hunt, the moon, and nature... and she was legendary for her ability to  talk to animals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #820101;\"\u003eOn the reverse we see a toga-clad figure holding an aspergillum over a bull with a sacred alter between them. While today we may be more familiar with the use of a feathered aspergillum to sprinkle holy water, it was used in ancient Rome in religious ceremonies for purification and blessing.\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. 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