Hadrian & Clasped hands - heavy necklace
This is truly a one of a kind pendant of a with an ancient coin from Roman Egypt. Total weight is 0.94 oz / 26.6 grams (!). The thick silver chain is attached to the piece, with a total length of 15 inch. It is possible to extend this at the back necklace. The reverse of the coin shows two clasped hands. The coin has attained many details.
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, 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:
Hadrian, bi Tetradrachm
Obverse: emperor Hadrian
Reverse: clasped hands
Struck at Alexandria Mint, year 13, 137 or 138 AD
Hadrian was Roman emperor from 117 to 138. He was born in Italica (close to modern Santiponce in Spain), a Roman municipium founded by Italic settlers in Hispania Baetica. He came from a branch of the gens Aelia that originated in the Picenean town of Hadria, the Aeli Hadriani. His father was of senatorial rank and was a first cousin of Emperor Trajan. Hadrian married Trajan's grand-niece Vibia Sabina early in his career before Trajan became emperor and possibly at the behest of Trajan's wife Pompeia Plotina. Plotina and Trajan's close friend and adviser Lucius Licinius Sura were well disposed towards Hadrian. When Trajan died, his widow claimed that he had nominated Hadrian as emperor immediately before his death.
This is truly a one of a kind pendant of a with an ancient coin from Roman Egypt. Total weight is 0.94 oz / 26.6 grams (!). The thick silver chain is attached to the piece, with a total length of 15 inch. It is possible to extend this at the back necklace. The reverse of the coin shows two clasped hands. The coin has attained many details.
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, 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:
Hadrian, bi Tetradrachm
Obverse: emperor Hadrian
Reverse: clasped hands
Struck at Alexandria Mint, year 13, 137 or 138 AD
Hadrian was Roman emperor from 117 to 138. He was born in Italica (close to modern Santiponce in Spain), a Roman municipium founded by Italic settlers in Hispania Baetica. He came from a branch of the gens Aelia that originated in the Picenean town of Hadria, the Aeli Hadriani. His father was of senatorial rank and was a first cousin of Emperor Trajan. Hadrian married Trajan's grand-niece Vibia Sabina early in his career before Trajan became emperor and possibly at the behest of Trajan's wife Pompeia Plotina. Plotina and Trajan's close friend and adviser Lucius Licinius Sura were well disposed towards Hadrian. When Trajan died, his widow claimed that he had nominated Hadrian as emperor immediately before his death.
This is truly a one of a kind pendant of a with an ancient coin from Roman Egypt. Total weight is 0.94 oz / 26.6 grams (!). The thick silver chain is attached to the piece, with a total length of 15 inch. It is possible to extend this at the back necklace. The reverse of the coin shows two clasped hands. The coin has attained many details.
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, 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:
Hadrian, bi Tetradrachm
Obverse: emperor Hadrian
Reverse: clasped hands
Struck at Alexandria Mint, year 13, 137 or 138 AD
Hadrian was Roman emperor from 117 to 138. He was born in Italica (close to modern Santiponce in Spain), a Roman municipium founded by Italic settlers in Hispania Baetica. He came from a branch of the gens Aelia that originated in the Picenean town of Hadria, the Aeli Hadriani. His father was of senatorial rank and was a first cousin of Emperor Trajan. Hadrian married Trajan's grand-niece Vibia Sabina early in his career before Trajan became emperor and possibly at the behest of Trajan's wife Pompeia Plotina. Plotina and Trajan's close friend and adviser Lucius Licinius Sura were well disposed towards Hadrian. When Trajan died, his widow claimed that he had nominated Hadrian as emperor immediately before his death.
All coin jewelry comes with the following items:
- Certificate which guarantees authenticity and provides background information (listed below) on the acquired coin(s)
- Sterling silver chain and jewelry pouch
