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LARGE STATELY ROMAN COIN PENDANT OF TETRARCHY RULER LICINIUS

IN 14K YELLOW GOLD

308 - 324 A.D.

From the late period of the Roman tetrarchy, this authentic bronze folles coin featuring the Emperor Licinius possesses the absolute finest multi-colored patinas, perfectly complimenting the rich 14KY solid gold pendant setting.  Truly, this is one of the most beautiful Roman pieces we have done in recent times.  The coin shows detail much finer than it even appears in the photos and the overall quality of the coin is of the finest collector grade.  The classic ancient key design and warm yellow of the 14K yellow gold setting frame this miniature ancient artifact in the most handsome way.  The detail is remarkable and overall size is substantial at a stately 34mm in diameter!  Equally fitting for either a man or a woman to wear, no doubt, this piece will really make for a regal appearance with even a simple gold chain.  Breath-taking richness!  

In the early days of Christianity under the rule of the Roman Empire, Christians were persecuted, tortured and put to death.  Those that were believers were extremely discreet in their faith because they had to be in order to survive.  In 303 AD, the emperors Constantine I (later known as 'Constantine the Great') and Licinius signed the Edict of Tolerance.  This put an end to the persecution of Christian converts and Christianity was  recognized equal to other cults in the Empire.  In the struggle that followed for establishing an autocracy in the Empire, Constantine I defeated Licinius.  On a separate occasion, Constantine I went up against Maxentius and converted to Christianity just following a miraculous victory.  This single historical conversion meant that the ruling emperor of all the Roman Empire was Christian and many changes followed that included the relocating of the Empire's center in 330 AD to the city Byzantium (then changed to Constantinople) in what is now modern day Istanbul, Turkey.  A seldom seen coin of superb grade in this very highly recommended piece. 

Overall diameter is substantial at 35 mm.

CPR069     SOLD     COMES WITH A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY / HISTORY SHEET

*** shown with optional CHAIN B, not included

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