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LARGE ROMAN EMPRESS SEVERINA WIFE OF AURELIAN BRONZE COIN PENDANT IN 14KY GOLD 270 - 275 A.D. This exceptionally well-preserved and well-struck bronze Roman coin is of the empress Severina, the wife of Roman emperor Aurelian. It is set in a simple yet classy 14K yellow gold high polished pendant setting. The 14 karat yellow gold of the setting makes for a rich contrast to the beautiful dark green patina of this authentic ancient bronze Roman antoninianus coin minted between 270 and 275 A.D.. The crispness and immaculate detail of the coin's art is much nicer than appears in the photo above. Rare for typical ancient coins is the plainly visible detail to the empress' elaborate ancient hair style and dress. It is coins like this that have provided archaeologists invaluable data to determining how ancient Roman citizens wore their hair, kept their appearances and the type and detail of all manors of dress from military armor to everyday wear. No finer imagery can be had in a coin such as this specimen. Aurelian, born Lucius Domitius Aurelianus in 212 A.D., was a soldier-emperor, having risen in popularity through his military experiences. Rising in the ranks, he became consul under Valerian. He succeeded Claudius II, whose victory over the Goths had begun the territorial rehabilitation of the empire. Aurelian conceded Dacia to the Goths but consolidated the Danubian provinces and held the barbarians beyond the Rhine in check. His most brilliant exploits were in the East, especially in Palmyra, where he captured Zenobia and destroyed her kingdom. Aurelian went to Gaul, where he received the submission of the independent “Emperor” Tetricus. One of Rome's greatest emperors, Aurelian regained Britain, Gaul, Spain, Egypt, Syria, and Mesopotamia and removed for a while, the barbarian threat to the eastern provinces. He fortified Rome with a wall some 12 mi (19 km) in circumference, averaging more than 40 ft (12.2 m) in height. Much of it still remains today. During his reign, despite his allegiance to Roman paganism, Aurelian was merciful to Christianity and abstained from their persecution. Aurelian was murdered by some of his own officers, and Marcus Claudius Tacitus succeeded him. This stunning piece is a wonderful and important artifact from the Roman Empire. The coin is perfectly centered and of exceptional detail and patina. Overall diameter is 25 mm. CPR118 $375 COMES WITH A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY / HISTORY SHEET *** shown with optional CHAIN C, not included |
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