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LARGE VICTORY ANGEL ANCIENT ROMAN IMPERIAL SILVER COIN PENDANT IN 14KY GOLD 238 - 244 A.D. With the completion of this magnificent ancient coin pendant, this is a larger than usual ancient coin depiction of the Roman goddess VICTORY. The GENUINE ancient Roman coin is a silver antoninianus minted under the rule of Gordian III. It has been mounted with the reverse side showing due to its extraordinary detail and larger than typical size. Seen above is a superbly preserved image of the VICTORY angel. Since the coin is so large, the ancient die engraver was able to impart exceptional detail. This coin is nothing short of a miniature ancient masterpiece. VICTORY is shown standing in flowing robes holding a scepter with the inscription VICTORIA AETERNA, which means "Victory for Eternity". The coin dates back to the early 3rd century A.D.. The entire coin possesses a beautiful bright luster and contrasts handsomely with the high polished 14K yellow gold pendant setting. The large bail allows for this coin pendant to be worn with a heavy chain for that impressive and regal look! The assimilation of the Greek culture into the Empire caused the Romans to adopt many of the Greek deities as their own. Many of the Roman coins feature a deity. The Romans also created their own deities as a personification of a thing such as “good fortune” being welcomed as the goddess FORTUNA. Often, the deity is not specifically labeled on the coin but in most cases, the figure can be identified by several features such as the type of dress, objects being held, or the position of the figure depicted. The god Hercules, for example, wears a lion skin and is shown with a club in his hand. The goddess Victoria or VICTORY, is always shown with wings. Sometimes, she is depicted holding a wreath and palm, bearing a shield or writing on a shield, or shown erecting a trophy which comes from ancient times when this act was performed in the field after a military victory to symbolize an enemy’s defeat. When the Roman Empire turned to Christianity upon the conversion of Constantine the Great, Rome’s first Christian Emperor, the old pagan deities and personifications became taboo. Nevertheless, some were included in the Empire’s interpretation of Christianity. The winged personification of VICTORY became the symbol of our present day angel. Being only 19 years of age, Gordian III was influenced heavily by his household acquaintances. During his reign, the Persians again invaded Syria. When Gordian entered Antioch at the head of a large army, the Persians immediately retreated. However during his stay, Gordian's total reluctance on his mother and other family members became clear. Thus the eastern armies opted for a new commander and the tragic cycle continued as young Gordian was killed. A wonderful and important artifact from this ancient culture. Overall diameter is impressively large at 26 mm. CPR116 SOLD COMES WITH A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY / HISTORY SHEET *** shown with optional CHAIN E, not included |
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