{"product_id":"roman-republic-silver-denarius-serratus-82-bc-jupiter-victory-sterling-silver-pendant-artifact-4409","title":"Roman Republic Silver Denarius Serratus 82 BC Jupiter \u0026 Victory Sterling Silver Pendant | Artifact #4409","description":"\u003ch1\u003eRoman Republic Silver Denarius Serratus 82 BC Necklace with Jupiter \u0026amp; Victory\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 Serratus, was minted by moneyer Q. Antonius Balbus in 83-82 BC. It pictures the laureate head of Jupiter. Jupiter was the master god and the god of sky and thunder. On the back (reverse) is Victory, \u003cspan\u003ethe goddess of victory in battle and over death, driving \u003c\/span\u003ea \u003cspan\u003equadriga (a chariot pulled by four horses) holding a wreath and palm\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 Serratus (Serratus is the Latin root of our English word \"Serrated.\") The edge of this coin was notched to assist in preventing the shaving of the edges by nefarious persons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoneyer: Q. Antonius Balbus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate \u0026amp; Mint: 83-82 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: Jupiter, the master god and the god of sky and thunder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin Reverse: Victory, the goddess of victory in battle and over death, driving a quadriga\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\u003cstrong style=\"color: #920505;\"\u003eApril's Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#920505\" style=\"color: #920505;\"\u003e One of the first things you may notice about this striking Roman Republic Denarius is its \"serrated\" edge - the notches cut into the edge all around the coin. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#920505\" style=\"color: #920505;\"\u003eCalled a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem style=\"color: #920505;\"\u003eSerratus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#920505\" style=\"color: #920505;\"\u003e, the edges were notched so that anyone who took this coin in payment could tell if some sneaky (I like the term nefarious) individual had shaved some of the silver off the edge! It is the early form of the serrated edges on modern coins like the U.S. dime and quarter. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#920505\" style=\"color: #920505;\"\u003eThe coin itself has a wonderful portrait and excellent detail on both sides - a fascinating example of ancient Roman coinage.\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\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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Treasure Jewelry Care Card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n","brand":"Cannon Beach Treasure Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50796058312951,"sku":null,"price":680.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/4193\/files\/4409-Roman-Republic-Denarius-Silver-Coin-with-Jupiter-and-Victory-Sterling-Silver-Pendant-01.jpg?v=1779371966","url":"https:\/\/cannonbeachtreasure.com\/products\/roman-republic-silver-denarius-serratus-82-bc-jupiter-victory-sterling-silver-pendant-artifact-4409","provider":"Cannon Beach Treasure Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}