ROMAN REPUBLIC SILVER DENARIUS COIN WITH LAUREATE HEAD OF APOLLO

IN 14K YELLOW GOLD

90 B.C.

With its beautiful and youthful depiction of Apollo, this coin from the Roman Republican emperor Vibius Pansa represents the "golden years" of Roman art style and splendor.  A wreath of laurel encircles the long curls of his hair as he seems to look off into the distance with a peaceful expression on his face.

Apollo was one of the greatest of the Olympian gods, and sometimes identified with Helios the sun-god.  He was the god of the intellect, of the arts, of prophecy, of healing, and of light.  His plant was the laurel and he is represented as the perfection of youthful manhood.  His greatest shrine was that of the famous oracle at Delphi, which he had gained by killing the Python, a dragon which had formerly guarded the place.  Of his loves, most noteworthy is that for Daphne, whom he turned into a laurel.

This coin is classic ancient Rome and is a superb example of ancient Roman art.  The ancient silver possesses a high luster and makes for a gorgeous and rich contrast with the yellow gold setting.  

Overall diameter is a nice sizable 27 mm.

CPR007     SOLD

*if desired, add $225 for chain shown, a 16" 4 mm 14K yellow gold Rolo chain.

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