Dubini Pietas Goddess Ancient Roman Silver Coin Pendant 18K Yellow Gold Necklace

This DUBINI coin necklace from the 'Empires' collection features an authentic silver coin from Roman Republic dating circa 90 B.C. set in 18K yellow gold with aquamarine cabochons. ...

This DUBINI coin necklace from the 'Empires' collection features an authentic silver coin from Istros, Moesia dating circa 4th century B.C. set in 18kt yel...

This DUBINI coin necklace from the 'Empires' collection features an authentic silver coin from the Greco-Baktrian Kingdom dating circa 200-185 B.C. set in 18K yellow gold with double...

This DUBINI coin necklace from the 'Empires' collection features an authentic silver coin from Istros, Moesia dating circa 4th century B.C. set in 18kt yellow gold with peridot and aquamarine cabochons. Coin Ø 19mm Chain Length: 47cm (can be customised upon request) Depicted on the coin: Obverse - Two young male heads facing, side by side, one upright, the other inverted. Reverse - Sea-eagle left attacking dolphin; monogram below. HISTORY This unique design features two youthful male heads positioned side by side, one upright and the other inverted. This captivating motif has been variously interpreted as representing the Dioscuri, the rising and setting sun, or the two branches of the river Danube. The Dioscuri, Castor and Pollux, epitomised courage and bravery and were especially revered by soldiers and cavalry. Renowned as protectors of sailors, they were believed to have the power to calm seas and still winds. In Rome, their legendary intervention at the Battle of Lake Regillus in 496 B.C. secured a pivotal victory for the Romans against the Latins. Their legacy was celebrated with annual games featuring horse racing on January 27th, highlighting their strong association with horsemanship. The constellation Gemini is intrinsically linked to the Dioscuri. Sharing the same mother, Leda, Castor was the mortal son of Tyndareus, the king of Sparta, while Pollux was the divine offspring of Zeus. Together, they joined Jason on the Argo and famously saved the ship from a deadly storm. When Castor perished in battle, Pollux implored Zeus to reunite them. Zeus granted this wish, immortalising them in the stars and allowing them to alternate between Earth and the heavens. Sailors who spotted the twin stars...

An authentic silver "denarius" coin minted between 193 - 211 AD during the realm of the Roman emperor Septimus Severus displays the goddess Victoria advancing left, holding an open w...

A classic image of the Roman winged goddess Victory adorns an authentic ancient silver "denarius" coin minted between 69-79 AD during the realm of the emperor Vespasian. Victoria wa...

An authentic small silver "hemidrachm" coin from the Roman colony of Cappadocia (now in central Turkey) displays the winged goddess Victoria standing on a globe inscribing a shield. ...

A beautiful, authentic, ancient silver "denarius" coin displaying the Roman goddess Roma wearing a winged helmet is set within a Steven Battelle designed ancient-inspired "wire spira...