HUGE ANCIENT ROMAN BRONZE COIN PENDANT FEATURING EMPEROR  TRAJAN

IN 14K YELLOW GOLD

98 - 117 A.D.

No doubt, this is one of the most stately pieces we have ever offered!  Truly, this masterpiece of the ancient world would make an unforgettable impression on all that see it.  This stunning and very large ancient Roman coin of Trajan is not only rare for its preservation, but it is also rare for its detail and workmanship, struck nearly 2000 years ago during the peak of the classic Roman Empire.  This piece is of substantial weight and size featuring the bold and strong profile of this great early Roman ruler.  Perfect for a man wanting a stately, rich and highly unique piece of jewelry or equally impressive on a woman seeking a bold and regal centerpiece.  This amazing genuine antiquity has been set in a high polished 14K yellow gold pendant and can accommodate a very heavy chain.  ABSOLUTELY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!

Trajan was born in 53 A.D., the son of a Spanish-born military general and statesman.  He reigned as emperor over the Roman Empire for just under twenty years during what many consider to be the peak of the glory of the classic Roman Empire.  He was serving as the governor of Upper Germany when he was adopted as Caesar and heir to the throne, by then emperor Nerva.  In January of 98 A.D., just four months after his adoption, Nerva died and Trajan was elevated to rank of emperor.  Still in Germany, he stayed there to suppress the Germanic tribes that nagged the Empire's peace, only returning when it was relatively quiet in a year later in 99 A.D. to Rome.  It was at this time that many major public works were begun for which he was famous for, including the construction and improvement of roads, bridges and aqueducts.  Many of these projects still survive today, two thousand years later!  

Trajan was respected and popular with the army because of his military background and accomplishments.  Throughout his rule, he led the Roman legions to victory and claimed such a vast expanse of territory for Rome that by the time of his death in 117 A.D., the Roman Empire covered more territory than at any other time in its current 700 year history.  In 113 A.D., Trajan mounted the massive invasion of the Parthian Empire that had been only dreamt about by every preceding ruler of the Roman Empire back to Julius Caesar!  Out of his conquests in the Middle East, he added four new Roman provinces alone.  

Suddenly in 117 A.D., Trajan died of an illness while on his way to crush some revolting provinces.  On his death bed, he adopted Hadrian as his son and successor to the throne.  This tradition of an emperor selecting a capable individual and adopting him as his son to succeed his rule, served to provide peaceful succession of power in the Empire and was continued for the next 80 years. 

Overall diameter is IMPRESSIVELY LARGE at 36 mm!

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*** shown with optional CHAIN A, not included

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