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PERFECT ROMAN IMPERIAL MARCUS AURELIUS SILVER DENARIUS COIN PENDANT IN 14K YELLOW GOLD 161 - 180 A.D. This remarkable antiquity from the Imperial period of the Roman Empire is an excellent example of the classic art style that dominated the culture of that day. This GENUINE silver denarius coin is in choice preservation with a perfectly detailed profile of Marcus Aurelius, the emperor under which this coin was minted. This coin's profile style is classic Rome and is a superb example of ancient Roman art. The silver of the coin possesses a high luster and makes for a gorgeous and rich contrast with the 14 karat yellow gold setting pendant setting in which it is mounted. The ancient key pattern design in the gold wonderfully compliments this authentic ancient coin. Overall, a stunning genuine Roman antiquity from a peak time of the Roman Empire! Marcus Aurelius was born in AD 121. His early education was overseen by the Emperor Hadrian, and he was later adopted by the Emperor Antoninus Pius in AD 138. He was a nephew of Faustina, the wife of Antoninus Pius, who adopted him. Marcus married Antoninus’ daughter, another Faustina. From youth he was a diligent student and a zealous Stoic. After an initial education in rhetoric undertaken by Fronto, Marcus later abandoned it in favor of philosophy. Marcus became Emperor himself in AD 161, initially alongside Lucius Verus, becoming sole Emperor in AD 169. Continual attacks meant that much of his reign was spent on campaign, especially in central Europe, defending the empire against Parthians, Germans, and Britons. He did find time to establish four Chairs of Philosophy in Athens, one for each of the principal philosophical traditions (Platonic, Aristotelian, Stoic, and Epicurean). Devoted to his duty and humanitarian in his conception of it, Marcus Aurelius was concerned with improving living conditions for the poor, particularly minors. He was always lenient with political criminals and tried to decrease the brutality at gladiatorial shows. He was so magnificent in his display of games he is said to have exhibited in the arena one hundred lions at once. Having at last, rendered the State happy by his excellent management and gentleness of character, he died in the eighteenth year of his reign, at 61 years of age. He was enrolled among the gods, all the Senate voting unanimously that he should have such honor. Today, historians regard Marcus Aurelius one of Romes greatest and most respected emperors of all time. Overall diameter is a very sizable 27 mm. CPR103 SOLD COMES WITH A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY / HISTORY SHEET *** shown with optional CHAIN A, not included |
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