Roman Republic Coin Pendant
Coin: Silver Denarius
Obverse: L. Livineius Regulus
Date: c. 42 B.C.
Bezel: 14k Gold
Weight: 5.68 grams
Diameter: 21 mm / .82 inches
Description
This item is an authentic Roman silver denarius coin, placed in a handmade bezel of 14 karat gold. There is only 1 of this item; you will receive the exact pendant shown in the photos.
Chain necklaces can be purchased separately through this link.
History of the Artifact
The silver denarius struck by L. Livineius Regulus around 42 B.C. belongs to the turbulent final years of the Roman Republic, a time marked by civil war and shifting loyalties following the assassination of Julius Caesar. As a triumvir monetalis, or moneyer, Livineius Regulus was responsible for issuing coinage in the name of the state, and his coins reflect both traditional Republican imagery and the political uncertainty of the period. The obverse bears his name, L. LIVINEIVS REGVLVS, accompanied by a finely engraved portrait — in most examples, this is a symbolic or divine head rather than a living person, since portraits of political figures were still a sensitive matter so soon after Caesar’s death.
Coins of Livineius Regulus often feature on the reverse a legionary eagle flanked by two military standards, a design celebrating Rome’s armies and appealing to soldiers’ loyalty during a time when military allegiance determined political power. The issue likely coincided with the campaigns of the Second Triumvirate, when Mark Antony, Octavian, and Lepidus were consolidating control of the Republic’s territories. These denarii were struck in large quantities to pay troops and finance operations in the East, and their craftsmanship shows the confident, martial style of late Republican coinage. Each piece reflects the transition from a fading Republic to the emerging imperial order — a small but vivid artifact of Rome on the brink of transformation.
Authenticity
Ancient Artifacts guarantees the Authenticity of items sold through a three layer system of protection:
- Ancient Artifacts exclusively sources artifacts from trusted and reputable antique distributors, many of whom have been selling Artifacts for decades.
- Next, the Artifact is inspected by an expert team member, who is professionally trained in counterfeit detection After the artifact passes inspection, the Certificate of Authenticity is signed and the Artifact is packaged.
- Finally, Ancient Artifacts gives an additional layer of protection by promising a full refund with no questions asked, in the extremely unlikely event that a counterfeit slips through our vetting process.
Your order will include:
- Augustus Denarius Pendant shown in photos
- Certificate of Authenticity
Ancient Artifacts relics are guaranteed authentic and have a 100% money back policy. Read more about our Mission and Promise for authenticity.
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Roman Republic Coin Pendant
Coin: Silver Denarius
Obverse: L. Livineius Regulus
Date: c. 42 B.C.
Bezel: 14k Gold
Weight: 5.68 grams
Diameter: 21 mm / .82 inches
Description
This item is an authentic Roman silver denarius coin, placed in a handmade bezel of 14 karat gold. There is only 1 of this item; you will receive the exact pendant shown in the photos.
Chain necklaces can be purchased separately through this link.
History of the Artifact
The silver denarius struck by L. Livineius Regulus around 42 B.C. belongs to the turbulent final years of the Roman Republic, a time marked by civil war and shifting loyalties following the assassination of Julius Caesar. As a triumvir monetalis, or moneyer, Livineius Regulus was responsible for issuing coinage in the name of the state, and his coins reflect both traditional Republican imagery and the political uncertainty of the period. The obverse bears his name, L. LIVINEIVS REGVLVS, accompanied by a finely engraved portrait — in most examples, this is a symbolic or divine head rather than a living person, since portraits of political figures were still a sensitive matter so soon after Caesar’s death.
Coins of Livineius Regulus often feature on the reverse a legionary eagle flanked by two military standards, a design celebrating Rome’s armies and appealing to soldiers’ loyalty during a time when military allegiance determined political power. The issue likely coincided with the campaigns of the Second Triumvirate, when Mark Antony, Octavian, and Lepidus were consolidating control of the Republic’s territories. These denarii were struck in large quantities to pay troops and finance operations in the East, and their craftsmanship shows the confident, martial style of late Republican coinage. Each piece reflects the transition from a fading Republic to the emerging imperial order — a small but vivid artifact of Rome on the brink of transformation.
Authenticity
Ancient Artifacts guarantees the Authenticity of items sold through a three layer system of protection:
- Ancient Artifacts exclusively sources artifacts from trusted and reputable antique distributors, many of whom have been selling Artifacts for decades.
- Next, the Artifact is inspected by an expert team member, who is professionally trained in counterfeit detection After the artifact passes inspection, the Certificate of Authenticity is signed and the Artifact is packaged.
- Finally, Ancient Artifacts gives an additional layer of protection by promising a full refund with no questions asked, in the extremely unlikely event that a counterfeit slips through our vetting process.
Your order will include:
- Augustus Denarius Pendant shown in photos
- Certificate of Authenticity
Ancient Artifacts relics are guaranteed authentic and have a 100% money back policy. Read more about our Mission and Promise for authenticity.
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Description
Coin: Silver Denarius
Obverse: L. Livineius Regulus
Date: c. 42 B.C.
Bezel: 14k Gold
Weight: 5.68 grams
Diameter: 21 mm / .82 inches
Description
This item is an authentic Roman silver denarius coin, placed in a handmade bezel of 14 karat gold. There is only 1 of this item; you will receive the exact pendant shown in the photos.
Chain necklaces can be purchased separately through this link.
History of the Artifact
The silver denarius struck by L. Livineius Regulus around 42 B.C. belongs to the turbulent final years of the Roman Republic, a time marked by civil war and shifting loyalties following the assassination of Julius Caesar. As a triumvir monetalis, or moneyer, Livineius Regulus was responsible for issuing coinage in the name of the state, and his coins reflect both traditional Republican imagery and the political uncertainty of the period. The obverse bears his name, L. LIVINEIVS REGVLVS, accompanied by a finely engraved portrait — in most examples, this is a symbolic or divine head rather than a living person, since portraits of political figures were still a sensitive matter so soon after Caesar’s death.
Coins of Livineius Regulus often feature on the reverse a legionary eagle flanked by two military standards, a design celebrating Rome’s armies and appealing to soldiers’ loyalty during a time when military allegiance determined political power. The issue likely coincided with the campaigns of the Second Triumvirate, when Mark Antony, Octavian, and Lepidus were consolidating control of the Republic’s territories. These denarii were struck in large quantities to pay troops and finance operations in the East, and their craftsmanship shows the confident, martial style of late Republican coinage. Each piece reflects the transition from a fading Republic to the emerging imperial order — a small but vivid artifact of Rome on the brink of transformation.
Authenticity
Ancient Artifacts guarantees the Authenticity of items sold through a three layer system of protection:
- Ancient Artifacts exclusively sources artifacts from trusted and reputable antique distributors, many of whom have been selling Artifacts for decades.
- Next, the Artifact is inspected by an expert team member, who is professionally trained in counterfeit detection After the artifact passes inspection, the Certificate of Authenticity is signed and the Artifact is packaged.
- Finally, Ancient Artifacts gives an additional layer of protection by promising a full refund with no questions asked, in the extremely unlikely event that a counterfeit slips through our vetting process.
Your order will include:
- Augustus Denarius Pendant shown in photos
- Certificate of Authenticity
Ancient Artifacts relics are guaranteed authentic and have a 100% money back policy. Read more about our Mission and Promise for authenticity.
