ROMAN IMPERIAL GOLD AUREUS OF TIBERIUS COIN PENDANT

IN 14K YELLOW GOLD

14 - 37 A.D.

Unlike any other metal, gold seems to have a life of its own.  Its mesmerizing glow is nothing less than pure seductive and it is no wonder entire kingdoms have been put asunder in its pursuit.  The coin featured here is a genuine ancient Roman aureus from the time of Christ.  It features the emperor Tiberius who ruled the Empire from 14 to 37 AD.  It is handsomely framed in a solid ancient 'key design' 14KY gold frame.  The contrasting gold colors make for a superb display of this rare and valuable genuine antiquity nearly 2000 years old.

The ancient Roman gold aureus was the highest denomination in the Roman Empire and the standard of Roman numismatics.  It was minted from an alloy of pure gold that translated to 22K purity.  Its value was so high that it was most likely never used in most commerce exchanges compared to the much more popular silver and bronze coins.  During the reign of Augustus, the step-father of Tiberius, the Roman monetary system was dramatically reformed.  The gold aureus was minted as a regular issue coin despite its high value.  Prior to this change, the aureus was only issued under special circumstances as a commemorative issue.  

The emperor Tiberius ruled the Empire during the time of Christ.  He was born in 42 BC and was competent military leader with abundant experience in multiple military campaigns in his early years.  Adopted by Augustus in 4 AD when the last of two of Augustus' real sons died, he was given the name Tiberius Julius Caesar.  Tiberius took the throne as emperor when Augustus died in 14 AD.  Under his rule, the Empire prospered and life was relatively peaceful.

CPR031     SOLD

*if desired, add $195 for chain shown, a 16" 14K yellow gold round light wheat chain.

6000 - 3000