1950s brooch and Roman coin of Octacillia mint 247 AD
Using a vintage brooch from the 1950s, I set this Roman coin of Octacilia in an all silver bezel setting that is soldered to the brooch. Both sides of the coin remain visible, though there is certainly a "front" side.
To appreciate its 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, 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
- Sterling silver chain and jewelry box included
-- Coin information:
Otacilia Severa, antoninianus
Obverse: M OTACIL SEVERA AVG, diademed, draped bust right on crescent
Reverse: CONCORDIA AVGG, Concordia seated left with patera
Mint: 247 AD
Marcia Otacilia Severa or Otacilia Severa was the Empress of Rome and wife of Emperor Marcus Julius Philippus or Philip the Arab, who reigned over the Roman Empire from 244 to 249. She was a member of the ancient gens Otacilia, of consular and senatorial rank. Her father was Otacilius Severus or Severianus, who served as Roman Governor of Macedonia and Moesia, while her mother was a member of gens Marcia or was related to the gens. According to sources she had a brother called Severianus, who served as Roman Governor of Lower Moesia in 246–247.
Using a vintage brooch from the 1950s, I set this Roman coin of Octacilia in an all silver bezel setting that is soldered to the brooch. Both sides of the coin remain visible, though there is certainly a "front" side.
To appreciate its 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, 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
- Sterling silver chain and jewelry box included
-- Coin information:
Otacilia Severa, antoninianus
Obverse: M OTACIL SEVERA AVG, diademed, draped bust right on crescent
Reverse: CONCORDIA AVGG, Concordia seated left with patera
Mint: 247 AD
Marcia Otacilia Severa or Otacilia Severa was the Empress of Rome and wife of Emperor Marcus Julius Philippus or Philip the Arab, who reigned over the Roman Empire from 244 to 249. She was a member of the ancient gens Otacilia, of consular and senatorial rank. Her father was Otacilius Severus or Severianus, who served as Roman Governor of Macedonia and Moesia, while her mother was a member of gens Marcia or was related to the gens. According to sources she had a brother called Severianus, who served as Roman Governor of Lower Moesia in 246–247.
Using a vintage brooch from the 1950s, I set this Roman coin of Octacilia in an all silver bezel setting that is soldered to the brooch. Both sides of the coin remain visible, though there is certainly a "front" side.
To appreciate its 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, 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
- Sterling silver chain and jewelry box included
-- Coin information:
Otacilia Severa, antoninianus
Obverse: M OTACIL SEVERA AVG, diademed, draped bust right on crescent
Reverse: CONCORDIA AVGG, Concordia seated left with patera
Mint: 247 AD
Marcia Otacilia Severa or Otacilia Severa was the Empress of Rome and wife of Emperor Marcus Julius Philippus or Philip the Arab, who reigned over the Roman Empire from 244 to 249. She was a member of the ancient gens Otacilia, of consular and senatorial rank. Her father was Otacilius Severus or Severianus, who served as Roman Governor of Macedonia and Moesia, while her mother was a member of gens Marcia or was related to the gens. According to sources she had a brother called Severianus, who served as Roman Governor of Lower Moesia in 246–247.
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. 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. 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).
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