Ancient Roman Coin '2nd century AD' Gold Pendant Depicting Emperor Hadrian

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Ancient Roman Coin '2nd century AD' Gold Pendant Depicting Emperor Hadrian

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This authentic silver denarius ( 2nd cent. AD) ,depicting Emperor Hadrian,is mounted in a 18 Kt gold pendant. In the reverse side of the coin there is the Pietas ( Pity ) Emperor Hadrian is remembered for his travels, his building projects, and his efforts to tie together the far-flung outposts of the Roman empire. He was aesthetic and educated and left behind several poems. Signs of his reign remain in a number of buildings, including the Temple of Rome and Venus, and he rebuilt the Pantheon, which had been destroyed by fire during the reign of his predecessor. His own country residence, Villa Adriana, outside Rome is considered the architectural epitome of the opulence and elegance of the Roman world. Covering seven square miles, it was more a garden city than a villa, including baths, libraries, sculpture gardens, theaters, alfresco dining halls, pavilions, and private suites, portions of which survived to modern times. It was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1999. Hadrian's tomb, now called the Castel Sant’Angelo in Rome, became a burial place for succeeding emperors and was converted into a fortress in the 5th century. In the reverse side of the coin there is a Pietas, for Romans the personification of emotion of "pity" The jewels of the "SERRA archaeological collection" use genuine ancient Roman coins and intaglios that date from the 3rd century BC. to the 4th century A.D., as well as forms and styles inspired by the talented goldsmiths and artists who, over 2000 years ago created works of unbelievable beauty and elegance. With this precious collection of Roman gems and coins, sometimes mounted in a classic way and other times refashioned with a more contemporary design, Serra has allowed these ancient artifacts to return to shine in a new light. Our customers wear true pieces of Roman art that are thousand years old! All of our jewels are certified by certificate of authenticity attesting their Greek or Roman origin !

Creator:
SERRA
Metal:
18k Gold
Weight:
4 g
Dimensions:
Diameter: 0.75 in (19 mm)
Style:
Classical Roman
Place of Origin:
Italy
Period:
15th Century and Earlier
Date of Manufacture:
2020
Condition:
Seller Location:
Roma, IT
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU192229845112