Pendant with Ancient Roman Coin of Constantius Chlorus in Gold, c. 1980

Constantine's Father

Pendant with Ancient Roman Coin of Constantius Chlorus in Gold, c. 1980

€ 1,190.00 ^*

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Coins have been turned into pieces of jewellery at all times. This pendant presents us with an original coin from the late Roman Empire, which is more than 1700 years old. The coin is a bronze nummus (follis) from the time of the Roman Tetrarchy, minted around 297-301 AD in the mint of Lugdunum (today's Lyon). On the obverse it shows the laurel-wreathed head of Constantius I Chlorus to the right, with the inscription identifying him as Caesar (... NOB CAES). The image follows the sober, stately style of the reform period. The reverse bears the legend GENIO POPVLI ROMANI and shows the genius of the Roman people, standing naked, with a sacrificial bowl (patera) and cornucopiae, with a small altar to his left. The genius symbolizes the prosperity, continuity and divine protective power of the empire. In the section is the mintmark "G", which indicates minting in Lugdunum, one of the most important western mints of the Tetrarchy. The coin was struck at the time of Emperor Diocletian's reforms, which were characterized by extensive political, economic and administrative measures. In order to counter inflation and the loss of confidence in the currency, Diocletian introduced a new, uniform coinage system around 294 AD, the core of which was the nummus as a large, originally silver-plated bronze coin. The strict imagery and the standardized coin types reflect the Tetrarchy's claim to renew the empire through order, stability and a strong state authority. Constantius Chlorus rose from successful military commander to Caesar and was appointed part-ruler for the west of the empire in 293 AD. He was the father of Constantine the Great, under whose rule Christianity was recognized and promoted by the state - a turning point that changed the world in which such coins once circulated. The coin is held in a simple setting. It is made of high-carat gold and does not damage the coin. According to the hallmark, it was made in Florence in the years after 1968. A long chain made of gold-plated silver makes the pendant wearable.

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Constantine's Father

€ 1,190.00 ^*

Content 1 piece

Incl. VAT, Shipping

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