Janus - God of Time - set in 18k Gold
I currently see one similar coin on Etsy, for 685 USD. In contrast to that pendant, this bezel one is handmade and carefully set and follows the contours of the coin. The other pendant uses a pre-made bezel that is meant for perfectly round coins (which these certainly are not).
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.
Coin was purchased from Britain's premier ancient coin dealer.
-- Coin information:
Roman Republic, silver denarius
Obverse: Laureate head of Janus left and right, M FOVRI L F around.
Reverse: Roma standing left wearing Corinthian helmet holding scepter crowning trophy flanked by carnyx and shield to either side, star above, ROMA on right and PHILI in exergue.
Rome Mint 119 BC
Janus was the Roman god of gates, doors, doorways, time, beginnings, and endings. He is depicted with two faces in opposite directions; one looks back into the past, while the other simultaneously looks forward into the future. He is the namesake of the month January
- 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
I currently see one similar coin on Etsy, for 685 USD. In contrast to that pendant, this bezel one is handmade and carefully set and follows the contours of the coin. The other pendant uses a pre-made bezel that is meant for perfectly round coins (which these certainly are not).
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.
Coin was purchased from Britain's premier ancient coin dealer.
-- Coin information:
Roman Republic, silver denarius
Obverse: Laureate head of Janus left and right, M FOVRI L F around.
Reverse: Roma standing left wearing Corinthian helmet holding scepter crowning trophy flanked by carnyx and shield to either side, star above, ROMA on right and PHILI in exergue.
Rome Mint 119 BC
Janus was the Roman god of gates, doors, doorways, time, beginnings, and endings. He is depicted with two faces in opposite directions; one looks back into the past, while the other simultaneously looks forward into the future. He is the namesake of the month January
- 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
I currently see one similar coin on Etsy, for 685 USD. In contrast to that pendant, this bezel one is handmade and carefully set and follows the contours of the coin. The other pendant uses a pre-made bezel that is meant for perfectly round coins (which these certainly are not).
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.
Coin was purchased from Britain's premier ancient coin dealer.
-- Coin information:
Roman Republic, silver denarius
Obverse: Laureate head of Janus left and right, M FOVRI L F around.
Reverse: Roma standing left wearing Corinthian helmet holding scepter crowning trophy flanked by carnyx and shield to either side, star above, ROMA on right and PHILI in exergue.
Rome Mint 119 BC
Janus was the Roman god of gates, doors, doorways, time, beginnings, and endings. He is depicted with two faces in opposite directions; one looks back into the past, while the other simultaneously looks forward into the future. He is the namesake of the month January
- 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
