Ancient Roman Coin pendant

Attention: due to customs regulations we can only ship inside the European Union. Please ensure you have a valid EU shipping address before placing a bid. Object: Silver pendant enclosing an authentic ancient coin. The pendant is custom-made to the coin and if desired can be removed without damaging the coin. Coin: Gallienus (253-268 AD), Antoninianus, Samosata mint, 255-256 AD. Obverse: dot IMP C P LIC GALLIENVS P F AVG, radiate, draped, cuirassed bust right. Reverse: IOVI CONSERVATORI, Gallienus standing right, holding spear or sceptre, receiving globe from Jupiter standing facing left, holding sceptre, wreath in upper centre. Width: ± 19,9 mm Reference: Göbl 1697, RSC 379, RIC 440 Condition: Very fine condition, bold portrait of the emperor. Wearable, signs of wear consistent with age and use. Certificate: Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) available upon request for all lots with a hammer price of €100 or higher. Historical context: -> Coins were powerful instruments of communication in the ancient world. Rulers struck their image and ideals into coins, turning currency into one of history’s most enduring propaganda tools. These small objects passed daily through the hands of ordinary people, spreading messages of authority with every exchange. -> GALLLIENUS: Roman Emperor with his father Valerian 253-260 AD and sole Emperor 260-268 AD. He ruled during the Crisis of the Third Century which nearly caused the collapse of the Roman Empire. He was victorious against the Germanic tribes, suppressed many revolts and was the first to commission cavalry units that could be quickly despatched anywhere in the Empire. -> IOVI CONSERVATORI: to Jove (Jupiter) the Protector.

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