Hadrian Sestertius - Spes

Gorgeous large Roman sestertius from the Third Century AD. This coin has lovely toning and dark patina. I purchased it from one of Britain's premier ancient coin dealers...

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...

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...

Gorgeous large Roman sestertius from the Third Century AD. This coin has lovely toning and dark patina. I purchased it from one of Britain's premier ancient coin dealers...

This sterling silver pendant holds an authentic Roman coin dating back to the 2nd century AD, depicting Emperor Hadrian, surrounded by 8 Rubies totaling 0.60 KT. The reverse side fea...

From Bvlgari's iconic Monete Ancient Coin collection this outstanding example features a large diameter Roman coin featuring the Emperor Hadrian set in halo of fine diamonds, graduat...

This Iconic, Cody Stone Gemstone was sourced from the legendary Wild West Icon Buffalo Bill Cody’s Gold Mine in the Santa Catalina Mountains of Arizona. Most of this Gemstone was cru...

A three-link flower pendant hangs off a fine golden chain. Each flower is decorated with clear pave crystals and painted with black enamel for a striking contrast. Gold plated. Tag...