LARGE STATELY ROMAN IMPERIAL BRONZE ANTONINUS PIUS COIN PENDANT

IN 14K YELLOW GOLD

138 - 161 A.D.

Superb in every way!  This very large ancient Roman bronze As coin was minted during the reign of Antoninus Pius and features an exquisitely detailed profile of the emperor.  The octagonal cast 14KY gold pendant  setting shows a bold polished geometric design which compliments the rich copper patina in the coin.  This stunning top-grade coin of scarce high quality preservation represents the splendor of ancient Roman art.  The ancient bronze possesses a high luster and makes for a gorgeous and rich contrast with the high polished yellow gold setting.  

Antoninus Pius was one of the few Roman emperors who maintained a record lacking the typical corruption of Roman rulers.  He did not come from a military background and instead, concerned himself with the direct administration of the Empire, never leaving Italy during the entirety of his service as Emperor.  During his rule of 23 years, he organized great festivities to celebrate Rome's 900th anniversary!  Widely respected and loved, his reign brought an unprecedented "golden age" of peace and prosperity to the Empire known and commemorated later, as "PAX ROMA", or "the Peace of Rome".  Antoninus Pius died of natural causes in March of 161 A.D.. 

Overall dimensions are  31 mm in diameter.

CPR056     $1695     COMES WITH A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY / HISTORY SHEET

*** shown with optional CHAIN A, not included

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1695