This pendant sets a genuine sestertius of emperor Antoninus Pius, minted at the ancient city of Rome in the between years 143 and 144 A.D. Antoninus was the successor to Hadrian and is considered one of the "Five Good Emperors" of Roman Empire.
Obverse: Antoninus Pius, laureate bust right, draped and cuirassed// Reverse: Goddess Libertas. Its conservation status is excellent.
In our workshop we have designed and handcrafted for it a 18K gold setting that protects and embellishes it, and converts it into a unique jewel more than 1800 years later. Our antiques are always genuine, never replicas and are delivered with a certificate of authenticity.
Pendant diameter: 27 mm
Chain and/or leather cord not included.
The gold chain can be purchased separately: gold chain.
It also looks great with a leather cord (available in black, brown, and burgundy): leather cord.
Owning an antique, an object that is part of history, creates a special feeling: we wonder who it might have belonged to, what times its first owner lived in, and what their life was like.
The Antiques Collection is composed of genuine antiques for which we design gold settings, transforming them into unique and exclusive pieces of jewelry without altering them: no two are ever alike.
In addition to their beauty and historical significance, both the antique item and the gold will appreciate in value over time. Most importantly, this jewel will become part of your own story forever.
About antiques: To ensure absolute authenticity, we acquire them only from the most renowned national and international antique dealers, following a strict protocol: read more about Certificates of Authenticity.