Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 7

Denarius showing Fortuna - Hand set with Sapphire at bottom

$1,550
£1,183.38
€1,355.39
CA$2,171.54
A$2,428.05
CHF 1,273.61
MX$29,409.52
NOK 16,076.87
SEK 15,188.76
DKK 10,116.63

About the Item

Gorgeous coin with a beautiful sapphire at the bottom of the piece. The bezel was hand crafted from 18k gold to fit this coin. To appreciate the pendant's size, the relief of the coin and the shape of the bail, see the picture showing the coin next to a US quarter (will post soon). The coin was first set in a gold bezel, which was then hammered over the edge of both sides. This was then sanded and polished. This pendant is built to last. Comes with certificate which guarantees authenticity and provides background information (listed below) on the acquired coin -- Coin information: Antoninus Pius (138-161) Silver - denarius. Rome Obverse: laureate head of emperor Reverse: Fortuna standing Struck at Rome, AD 160. R/ FORTUNA The denarius was the standard Roman silver coin from its introduction in the Second Punic War about  211 BC to the reign of Gordian III ( 238–244 CE), when it was gradually replaced by the antoninianus. It continued to be minted in very small quantities, likely for ceremonial purposes, until and through the Tetrarchy (293–313). The word denarius is derived from the Latin dēnī "containing ten", as its value was originally of 10 assēs. The word for "money" descends from it in Italian (denaro), Slovene (denar), Portuguese (dinheiro), and Spanish (dinero). Its name also survives in the dinar currency. www. shopancient. com See all Peregrine Pendants jewelry: https://www. etsy. com/shop/PeregrineAncients Follow on instagram @peregrinependants **** .*** Why buy from Peregrine Pendants? I specialize in setting ancient coins. As a collector, I create jewelry to share these amazing objects. Setting them, however, requires knowledge because of their irregular shapes. There are some quality competitors, but most sellers fall outside of that group. What’s even worse than a poorly set coin is one that is forced into pre-made bezels. These may be suitable for some modern, machine-made, coins, but they are not for hand-struck ancient coins. We offer a range of settings and of coin types. What setting works best depends on the coin’s characteristics and the customer’s preference. For thin coins, I prefer a prong setting, and for thicker ones, a bezel setting. I wrote a blog on settings on www.shopancient. com/blog/settings-for-coins for more information. Regarding pricing, many sellers take advantage of unaware buyers that think that something must be worth a lot since the coins are that old. In fact, many ancient coins can be bought for a modest price. It all depends on the coin and its quality. Certainly, if you are looking for an Athenian owl tetradrachm, you are going to have to spend quite a bit (www .shopancient. com/blog/athens-owl-coin) When I am done setting, I research the competition before I price any pendant. Through this process, I think I offer my items at unbeatable prices. Feel free to message me if you think you found a better deal elsewhere (for the same coin type, in a similar condition, and set in the same way). Import fees, duties, customs fees etc. charged by the buyer's country will be the sole responsibility of the buyer. It is impossible for me to know what these fees are so please direct your questions on these matters to your country's customs department. I cannot refund postage on orders that are returned because of customs issues, including refusal to pay customs on the part of the buyer.
  • Creator:
    Peregrine Pendants
  • Metal:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    2023
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU4094224105552

More From This Seller

View All
Gordian III in 18K Gold with Sapphire and Aquamarine (unique)
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a truly one of a kind pendant of a coin of emperor Gordian III. I carefully added two aquamarines and one sapphire to the 18k setting. The coin was acquired from a premier an...
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Pendant Necklaces

Materials

22k Gold

Greek Levant - Owl & Athena - Ancient Greek Coin from set in 18k Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a drachm in the style of the Athenian tetradrachm showing the owl and Athena. Athenian owls were very famous throughout the region, with many localities imitating the coinage...
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

18k Gold Pendant Featuring a Marcus Aurelius Roman Coin – Victory & Roma, 170 AD
Located in Chicago, IL
18k Gold Pendant Featuring a Marcus Aurelius Roman Coin – Victory & Roma, 170 AD This one-of-a-kind pendant centers on a genuine Roman silver denarius struck in 170–171 AD under Mar...
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Hadrian - Club - Coin from Cappadocia
Located in Chicago, IL
To appreciate the pendant's size (13 mm), the relief of the coin and the shape of the bail, see the picture showing the coin next to a US quarter (will post soon). The coin was first set in a sterling silver bezel, which was then hammered over the edge of both sides. This was then sanded and polished. This pendant is built to last. -- Coin information: Cappadocia, Caesarea, Hadrian - silver hemidrahm Obverse: AVTO KAIC TPAI AΔPIANOC CЄBACT, laureate head right Reverse: ЄT Δ club facing downward Struck - RY 4 (120/1 AD) See all Peregrine Pendants jewelry: https://www. etsy. com/shop/PeregrineAncients Follow on instagram @peregrinependants - Comes with certificate which guarantees authenticity and provides background information (listed below) on the acquired coin - Jewelry pouch included; Pictured 14k gold chain can be purchased separately - Interested in ancient coins? I wrote a little bit about what I find fascinating about them here: https://tinyurl .com/24pkndjw Ancients people would sometimes chisel (test cut) a coin to determine if the coin was a good, official, solid silver or gold coin, or if it was a fourree, a plated counterfeit. Owls on Ancient Coins Owls...
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold

Ancient Greek Coin Pendant – Alexander the Great, Herakles & Zeus – Silver Drach
Located in Chicago, IL
This pendant features an authentic silver drachm struck during the reign of Alexander III of Macedon, better known as Alexander the Great (336–323 BC). The coin is hand-set in a cust...
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Hadrian and Egypte - Ibis - Set in 22k Gold Ancient Silver Pendant Denarius
Located in Chicago, IL
To appreciate the pendant's size, the relief of the coin and the shape of the bail, see the picture showing the coin next to a US quarter. The coin was first set in a gold bezel, whi...
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Pendant Necklaces

Materials

22k Gold

You May Also Like

Silver Denarius Coin Antonius Pius Flip Pendant with Cabochon Sapphires
Located in New York, NY
Introducing a captivating piece of history and luxury combined - a remarkable Silver Denarius Coin with an Antonius Pius flip pendant, elegantly presente...
Category

2010s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Dubini Domitian Ancient Silver Coin Blue Quartz Medallion 18K Gold Necklace
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
This DUBINI coin necklace from the 'Empires' collection features an authentic Denarius silver coin of Domitian minted circa 81-96 A.D. set in 18K yellow gold with dumortierite disc. ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, 18k Gold, Silver

Ancient Greek Tetradrachm Silver Coin Reversible Pendant on Chain Necklace
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
Authentic ancient Greek Tetradrachm (Kassander, Macedon; 317-305 BC) silver coin set in a hand-forged sterling silver reversible pendant with 22k gold accent prongs. Pendant is on a ...
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Ancient Greek Coin & Tanzanite Pendant (pendant only)
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Authentic Greek (Macedonian) Alexander the Great silver Drachm coin (circa 336 - 323 BC) set in a 22k gold bezel and bail adorned ...
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Tanzanite, 22k Gold, Sterling Silver

18k Gold & Ancient Roman Coin Severus Alexander Denarius Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine ancient Roman coin pendant. Set in 18k gold. With rope twist bezel setting for the coin. The coin is a silver Severus Alexander denarius (...
Category

Late 20th Century Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Silver

GODDESS ROME Genuine Ancient Roman Coin 148 BC Silver Pendant
Located in Roma, IT
This sterling silver pendant showcases an authentic Roman coin dating back to 148 BC, which was minted by Sempronius Pitius. On one side of the coin, we can observe the Goddess Rome;...
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Silver