{"title":"Ancient Roman Coins","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Roman silver denarius is a small object that carries a disproportionate amount of evidence. Three grams of silver. A portrait struck from a hand-engraved die. A Latin legend abbreviated into the space of a fingernail. A patina that took seventeen centuries to form. None of it is replicable, which is why authentic ancient coins still circulate at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection lists every ancient Roman coin currently held by Aurora Antiqua. Twenty-four pieces. Most are silver denarii from the high Imperial period and the Severan dynasty. A small subset is the silvered antoninianus coinage of the mid-to-late third century, struck under Philip I, Philip II, Gordian III, and Probus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach entry on this page has been catalogued against the standard reference: \u003cem\u003eRoman Imperial Coinage\u003c\/em\u003e (RIC), the ten-volume Mattingly and Sydenham series that is the working bibliography for every museum and auction house dealing in Imperial coinage. Where an OCRE record exists, the coin is cross-referenced to the Online Coins of the Roman Empire database maintained by the American Numismatic Society. Both references are published in the individual product description, with the volume, page, and catalogue number written out in full.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe standard of evidence we apply to every coin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRIC and OCRE are the bibliographic layer. The physical layer is the seven antiquarian markers we apply before any coin is photographed for the shop: flan shape, surface patina, manufacturing technique, legend epigraphy, portrait die style, weight tolerance, and magnetism. A modern cast forgery fails the manufacturing test before anything else. A modern struck forgery, of which there are very few outside the museum-quality study series, will fail the patina test or the weight tolerance test. A genuine ancient coin will pass all seven. The full procedure is documented in our pillar page on \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/questions-and-answers\/how-to-authenticate-an-ancient-roman-coin\"\u003ehow Aurora authenticates a Roman coin\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn independent numismatist, one who has no commercial relationship with Aurora, reviews and signs off before any coin is listed. We keep that review on file. The lifetime authenticity guarantee Aurora ships with every coin is a written commitment: if a piece is ever shown to be inauthentic, we refund it, without time limit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat the coins in this catalogue actually say\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Latin legend on an ancient Roman coin is short and formulaic. The obverse names the ruler and lists their titles in abbreviation. IMP for \u003cem\u003eImperator\u003c\/em\u003e. CAES for \u003cem\u003eCaesar\u003c\/em\u003e. AVG for \u003cem\u003eAugustus\u003c\/em\u003e. P M for \u003cem\u003ePontifex Maximus\u003c\/em\u003e. TR P for the year of tribunician power. The reverse names the personification or the event being commemorated, and often a mint mark. Once you learn the dozen abbreviations that recur on Imperial coinage, you can read most denarii in seconds. Our companion guide covers \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/questions-and-answers\/what-do-the-letters-on-roman-coins-mean\"\u003ewhat the Latin on the obverse means\u003c\/a\u003e piece by piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis matters for buyers because the legend is itself an authentication marker. Forgeries copied from low-resolution photographs almost always reproduce the legend imperfectly: spacing wrong, letterforms wrong, mint marks invented. The legend is part of marker four in the seven-marker check.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow Aurora's catalogue differs from the alternatives\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe two reasonable alternatives to this collection are a high-end specialist auction (CNG, Roma, Künker, Heritage) and an unvetted marketplace listing. The auction route delivers comparable quality with provenance often documented to the 19th century, at a price that includes a buyer's premium and excludes the work of finding the right piece. The marketplace route delivers a much lower nominal price, but transfers the entire authentication burden, and the entire risk, to the buyer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAurora occupies the position between those two. Quality and provenance approaching the auction houses. Pricing closer to direct sale. Authentication carried out before the coin is listed, not after the buyer commissions it. Provenance published when we have it, and stated honestly when we do not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery coin in this collection is fully legal to own and to ship to the address you enter at checkout, under \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/questions-and-answers\/are-ancient-roman-coins-legal-to-own\"\u003ethe legal framework for private ownership\u003c\/a\u003e of ancient coinage in the European Union and most other jurisdictions. Provenance documentation accompanies the coin. Worldwide insured shipping is included in the price. EU VAT is included for EU destinations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe current twenty-four pieces are listed below, with the highest-quality Severan denarii at the top of the default sort.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-top:18px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/auroraantiqua.store\/blogs\/questions-and-answers\/buy-authentic-ancient-roman-coins-guide\" style=\"color:#8a684c;font-weight:600;\"\u003e→ Read the guide to buying ancient Roman coins\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"roman-silver-antoninianus-philip-i-the-arab-247-249-ad-ric-iv-1-57","title":"Roman Silver Antoninianus 'Philip I “the Arab”' (247-249 AD, RIC IV-1 57)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoman Silver Antoninianus 'Philip I \"the Arab\"' (247-249 AD, RIC IV-1 57)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA very fine (vf) antoninianus struck under Philip I \"the Arab\" at Rome in 247-249 AD.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eObverse\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLegend:\u003c\/em\u003e IMP PHILIPPVS AVG\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eFull Latin:\u003c\/em\u003e IMPERATOR PHILIPPVS AVGVSTVS\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTranslation:\u003c\/em\u003e Emperor, Augustus\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDescription:\u003c\/em\u003e Imperial portrait.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eReverse\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLegend:\u003c\/em\u003e AEQVITAS AVGG\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eFull Latin:\u003c\/em\u003e AEQVITAS AVGVSTORVM\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTranslation:\u003c\/em\u003e Equity (personification of fair distribution), of the Augusti (joint emperors)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDescription:\u003c\/em\u003e Aequitas, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHistorical context\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhilip I, surnamed 'the Arab' for his Syrian origins, ruled the Roman Empire from 244 to 249 CE. His reign coincided with the Empire's millennial celebrations of 248 AD, marking 1,000 years since the founding of Rome. Antoniniani struck under Philip carry the radiate crown that distinguishes the double-denarius from the single, a denomination introduced by Caracalla in 215 to address third-century inflation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDenomination: Antoninianus\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMint: Rome\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDate struck: 247-249 AD\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReference: RIC IV-1 57\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWeight: 1.9 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDiameter: 22 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDie axis: \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCondition: Very Fine (VF)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWear it as a pendant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis coin can be paired with our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/handmade-925-silver-chain-with-bail\"\u003ehandmade 925 silver chain with bail\u003c\/a\u003e to wear it as a pendant. The bail is custom-fitted to the coin and fully reversible — the original artifact remains untouched. Add the chain to your order alongside this piece, or leave it in its original form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProvenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcquired by Aurora Antiqua directly. Each piece is independently evaluated, identified, and documented by Aurora Antiqua before listing. A certificate of authenticity is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61808107061578,"sku":"C-001-S","price":180.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/C-001-S-01-obverse-1.jpg?v=1778504185"},{"product_id":"roman-silver-denarius-septimius-severus-202-ad-210-ad-ric-iv-1-265","title":"Roman Silver Denarius 'Septimius Severus' (202 AD-210 AD, RIC IV-1 265)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoman Silver Denarius 'Septimius Severus' (202 AD-210 AD, RIC IV-1 265)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA very fine (vf) denarius struck under Septimius Severus at Rome in 202 AD-210 AD.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eObverse\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLegend:\u003c\/em\u003e SEVERVS PIVS AVG\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eFull Latin:\u003c\/em\u003e SEVERVS PIVS AVGVSTVS\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTranslation:\u003c\/em\u003e Dutiful, Augustus\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDescription:\u003c\/em\u003e Imperial portrait.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eReverse\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLegend:\u003c\/em\u003e FVNDATOR PACIS\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eFull Latin:\u003c\/em\u003e FVNDATOR PACIS\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTranslation:\u003c\/em\u003e Founder\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDescription:\u003c\/em\u003e Septimius Severus, veiled, togate, standing left, holding branch in extended right hand and roll in left hand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHistorical context\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeptimius Severus founded the Severan dynasty after winning the civil wars of 193-197 CE. His denarii, struck across mints from Rome to Laodicea, are among the most prolific Imperial issues. The denarius retained its silver standard under his rule but had begun the slow debasement that would accelerate under his successors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDenomination: Denarius\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMint: Rome\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDate struck: 202 AD-210 AD\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReference: RIC IV-1 265\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWeight: 3.0 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDiameter: 18 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDie axis: \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCondition: Very Fine (VF)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWear it as a pendant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis coin can be paired with our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/handmade-925-silver-chain-with-bail\"\u003ehandmade 925 silver chain with bail\u003c\/a\u003e to wear it as a pendant. The bail is custom-fitted to the coin and fully reversible — the original artifact remains untouched. Add the chain to your order alongside this piece, or leave it in its original form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProvenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcquired by Aurora Antiqua directly. Each piece is independently evaluated, identified, and documented by Aurora Antiqua before listing. A certificate of authenticity is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61808107159882,"sku":"C-002-S","price":260.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/C-002-S-01-obverse-1.jpg?v=1778504197"},{"product_id":"roman-silver-denarius-trajan-114-117-ad-ric-ii-332","title":"Roman Silver Denarius 'Trajan' (114-117 AD, RIC II-332)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoman Silver Denarius 'Trajan' (114-117 AD, RIC II-332)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA very fine (vf) denarius struck under Trajan at Rome in 114-117 AD.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eObverse\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLegend:\u003c\/em\u003e IMP CAES NER TRAIAN OPTIM AVG GERM DAC\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eFull Latin:\u003c\/em\u003e IMPERATOR CAESAR NER TRAIAN OPTIM AVGVSTVS GERMANICVS DACICVS\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTranslation:\u003c\/em\u003e Emperor, Caesar, Augustus, Conqueror of the Germans, Conqueror of the Dacians\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDescription:\u003c\/em\u003e Imperial portrait.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eReverse\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLegend:\u003c\/em\u003e PARTHICO P M TR P COS VI P P S P Q R\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eFull Latin:\u003c\/em\u003e PARTHICO PIVS MARCVS TRIBVNICIA PIVS CONSVL VI PIVS PIVS S PIVS Q R\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTranslation:\u003c\/em\u003e Parthian-Conqueror, Dutiful, Marcus, of the Tribunate, Consul\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDescription:\u003c\/em\u003e Felicitas standing facing, head to left, holding caduceus and cornucopiae.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHistorical context\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrajan (98-117 CE) presided over the Empire at its greatest territorial extent, his Dacian and Parthian campaigns funding a vast coinage. His denarii are typed by tribunician year (TR P) and consulship (COS), giving collectors precise dating windows. The reverse legend SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI honors him as the Senate's 'best emperor', a title that became proverbial in later antiquity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDenomination: Denarius\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMint: Rome\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDate struck: 114-117 AD\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReference: RIC II-332\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWeight: 2.81 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDiameter: 17 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDie axis: \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCondition: Very Fine (VF)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWear it as a pendant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis coin can be paired with our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/handmade-925-silver-chain-with-bail\"\u003ehandmade 925 silver chain with bail\u003c\/a\u003e to wear it as a pendant. The bail is custom-fitted to the coin and fully reversible — the original artifact remains untouched. Add the chain to your order alongside this piece, or leave it in its original form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProvenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom a long-standing private European collection, acquired prior to current trade regulations. Each piece is independently evaluated, identified, and documented by Aurora Antiqua before listing. A certificate of authenticity is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61808107880778,"sku":"C-003-S","price":160.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/C-003-S-01-obverse-1.jpg?v=1778504208"},{"product_id":"roman-silver-denarius-trajan-103-107-ad-ric-ii-222","title":"Roman Silver Denarius 'Trajan' (103-107 AD, RIC II-222)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoman Silver Denarius 'Trajan' (103-107 AD, RIC II-222)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA very fine (vf) denarius struck under Trajan at Rome in 103-107 AD.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eObverse\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLegend:\u003c\/em\u003e IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eFull Latin:\u003c\/em\u003e IMPERATOR TRAIANO AVGVSTVS GER DACICVS PIVS MARCVS TRIBVNICIA PIVS CONSVL V PIVS PIVS\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTranslation:\u003c\/em\u003e Emperor, Augustus, Conqueror of the Dacians, Dutiful, Marcus, of the Tribunate, Consul\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDescription:\u003c\/em\u003e Imperial portrait.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eReverse\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLegend:\u003c\/em\u003e S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eFull Latin:\u003c\/em\u003e S PIVS Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTranslation:\u003c\/em\u003e Dutiful, to the Best, of the Princeps (First Citizen \/ Emperor)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDescription:\u003c\/em\u003e Dacian seated right at base of trophy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHistorical context\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrajan (98-117 CE) presided over the Empire at its greatest territorial extent, his Dacian and Parthian campaigns funding a vast coinage. His denarii are typed by tribunician year (TR P) and consulship (COS), giving collectors precise dating windows. The reverse legend SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI honors him as the Senate's 'best emperor', a title that became proverbial in later antiquity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDenomination: Denarius\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMint: Rome\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDate struck: 103-107 AD\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReference: RIC II-222\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWeight: 3.2 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDiameter: 18 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDie axis: \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCondition: Very Fine (VF)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWear it as a pendant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis coin can be paired with our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/handmade-925-silver-chain-with-bail\"\u003ehandmade 925 silver chain with bail\u003c\/a\u003e to wear it as a pendant. The bail is custom-fitted to the coin and fully reversible — the original artifact remains untouched. Add the chain to your order alongside this piece, or leave it in its original form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProvenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom a long-standing private European collection, acquired prior to current trade regulations. Each piece is independently evaluated, identified, and documented by Aurora Antiqua before listing. A certificate of authenticity is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61808108306762,"sku":"C-004-S","price":190.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/C-004-S-01-obverse-1.jpg?v=1778504222"},{"product_id":"roman-silver-denarius-nero-66-67-ad-ric-i-67","title":"Roman Silver Denarius 'Nero' (66-67 AD, RIC I-67)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoman Silver Denarius 'Nero' (66-67 AD, RIC I-67)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA very fine (vf) denarius struck under Nero at Rome in 66-67 AD.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eObverse\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLegend:\u003c\/em\u003e IMP NERO CAESAR AVGVSTVS\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eFull Latin:\u003c\/em\u003e IMPERATOR NERO CAESAR AVGVSTVS\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTranslation:\u003c\/em\u003e Emperor, Caesar\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDescription:\u003c\/em\u003e Imperial portrait.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eReverse\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLegend:\u003c\/em\u003e SALVS\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eFull Latin:\u003c\/em\u003e SALVS\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTranslation:\u003c\/em\u003e Health, Welfare\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDescription:\u003c\/em\u003e Salus seated left on throne, holding patera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHistorical context\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNero ruled Rome from 54 to 68 CE, his denarii struck primarily at Lugdunum and Rome before his fall. The famous 64 CE coinage reform reduced the denarius to roughly 90% silver, beginning the gradual debasement of Imperial currency. Reverses celebrating Salus or Jupiter were standard responses to the political instability of his later years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDenomination: Denarius\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMint: Rome\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDate struck: 66-67 AD\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReference: RIC I-67\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWeight: 3.20 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDiameter: 19 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDie axis: \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCondition: Very Fine (VF)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWear it as a pendant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis coin can be paired with our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/handmade-925-silver-chain-with-bail\"\u003ehandmade 925 silver chain with bail\u003c\/a\u003e to wear it as a pendant. The bail is custom-fitted to the coin and fully reversible — the original artifact remains untouched. Add the chain to your order alongside this piece, or leave it in its original form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProvenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom a long-standing private European collection, acquired prior to current trade regulations. Each piece is independently evaluated, identified, and documented by Aurora Antiqua before listing. A certificate of authenticity is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61808109519178,"sku":"C-005-S","price":200.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/C-005-S-01-obverse-1.jpg?v=1778504234"},{"product_id":"roman-silver-denarius-vespasian-71-ad-ric-ii-1-46","title":"Roman Silver Denarius 'Vespasian' (71 AD, RIC II.1-46)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoman Silver Denarius 'Vespasian' (71 AD, RIC II.1-46)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA very fine (vf) denarius struck under Vespasian at Rome in 71 AD.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eObverse\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLegend:\u003c\/em\u003e IMP CAES VESP AVG P M\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eFull Latin:\u003c\/em\u003e IMPERATOR CAESAR VESP AVGVSTVS PIVS MARCVS\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTranslation:\u003c\/em\u003e Emperor, Caesar, Augustus, Dutiful, Marcus\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDescription:\u003c\/em\u003e Imperial portrait.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eReverse\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLegend:\u003c\/em\u003e TRI-POT\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eFull Latin:\u003c\/em\u003e TRI-POT\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTranslation:\u003c\/em\u003e -\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDescription:\u003c\/em\u003e Vesta seated left, holding simpulum; TRI-POT across fields.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHistorical context\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVespasian (69-79 CE), founder of the Flavian dynasty, restored Imperial finances after the chaotic Year of the Four Emperors. His denarii frequently celebrate the Pax Augusta and the conquest of Judaea, propaganda for stability after civil war. The legend TRI POT marks his tribunician power, renewed annually and used by collectors to date individual issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDenomination: Denarius\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMint: Rome\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDate struck: 71 AD\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReference: RIC II.1-46\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWeight: 3.2 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDiameter: 18 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDie axis: \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCondition: Very Fine (VF)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWear it as a pendant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis coin can be paired with our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/handmade-925-silver-chain-with-bail\"\u003ehandmade 925 silver chain with bail\u003c\/a\u003e to wear it as a pendant. The bail is custom-fitted to the coin and fully reversible — the original artifact remains untouched. Add the chain to your order alongside this piece, or leave it in its original form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProvenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom a long-standing private European collection, acquired prior to current trade regulations. Each piece is independently evaluated, identified, and documented by Aurora Antiqua before listing. A certificate of authenticity is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61808109814090,"sku":"C-006-S","price":95.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/C-006-S-01-obverse-1.jpg?v=1778504248"},{"product_id":"roman-silver-denarius-julia-maesa-218-222-ad-ric-iv-2-268","title":"Roman Silver Denarius 'Julia Maesa' (218-222 AD, RIC IV-2 268)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoman Silver Denarius 'Julia Maesa' (218-222 AD, RIC IV-2 268)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA very fine (vf) denarius struck under Julia Maesa at Rome in 218-222 AD.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eObverse\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLegend:\u003c\/em\u003e IVLIA MAESA AVG\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eFull Latin:\u003c\/em\u003e IVLIA MAESA AVGVSTVS\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTranslation:\u003c\/em\u003e Augustus\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDescription:\u003c\/em\u003e Imperial portrait.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eReverse\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLegend:\u003c\/em\u003e PVDICITIA\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eFull Latin:\u003c\/em\u003e PVDICITIA\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTranslation:\u003c\/em\u003e Modesty (personification of female virtue)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDescription:\u003c\/em\u003e Pudicitia seated left, veiled, holding scepter and drawing veil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHistorical context\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJulia Maesa was the grandmother of Elagabalus and Severus Alexander, the matriarch behind two emperors of the late Severan dynasty. Her denarii, struck 218-222 CE, are among the more common 'imperial women' issues, paired with reverses celebrating Pudicitia (modesty) or Pietas (filial piety). The Severan women received unprecedented coinage in their own names, reflecting their central political role.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDenomination: Denarius\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMint: Rome\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDate struck: 218-222 AD\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReference: RIC IV-2 268\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWeight: 2.7 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDiameter: 19 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDie axis: \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCondition: Very Fine (VF)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWear it as a pendant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis coin can be paired with our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/handmade-925-silver-chain-with-bail\"\u003ehandmade 925 silver chain with bail\u003c\/a\u003e to wear it as a pendant. The bail is custom-fitted to the coin and fully reversible — the original artifact remains untouched. Add the chain to your order alongside this piece, or leave it in its original form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProvenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom a long-standing private European collection, acquired prior to current trade regulations. Each piece is independently evaluated, identified, and documented by Aurora Antiqua before listing. A certificate of authenticity is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61808110043466,"sku":"C-007-S","price":210.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/C-007-S-01-obverse-1.jpg?v=1778504260"},{"product_id":"roman-silver-denarius-julia-maesa-218-222-ad-ric-iv-2-269","title":"Roman Silver Denarius 'Julia Maesa' (218-222 AD, RIC IV-2 268)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoman Silver Denarius 'Julia Maesa' (218-222 AD, RIC IV-2 268)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA very fine (vf) denarius struck under Julia Maesa at Rome in 218-222 AD.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eObverse\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLegend:\u003c\/em\u003e IVLIA MAESA AVG\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eFull Latin:\u003c\/em\u003e IVLIA MAESA AVGVSTVS\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTranslation:\u003c\/em\u003e Augustus\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDescription:\u003c\/em\u003e Imperial portrait.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eReverse\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLegend:\u003c\/em\u003e PVDICITIA\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eFull Latin:\u003c\/em\u003e PVDICITIA\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTranslation:\u003c\/em\u003e Modesty (personification of female virtue)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDescription:\u003c\/em\u003e Pudicitia seated left holding scepter and drawing veil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHistorical context\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJulia Maesa was the grandmother of Elagabalus and Severus Alexander, the matriarch behind two emperors of the late Severan dynasty. Her denarii, struck 218-222 CE, are among the more common 'imperial women' issues, paired with reverses celebrating Pudicitia (modesty) or Pietas (filial piety). The Severan women received unprecedented coinage in their own names, reflecting their central political role.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDenomination: Denarius\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMint: Rome\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDate struck: 218-222 AD\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReference: RIC IV-2 268\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWeight: 3.0 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDiameter: 20 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDie axis: \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCondition: Very Fine (VF)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWear it as a pendant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis coin can be paired with our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/handmade-925-silver-chain-with-bail\"\u003ehandmade 925 silver chain with bail\u003c\/a\u003e to wear it as a pendant. The bail is custom-fitted to the coin and fully reversible — the original artifact remains untouched. Add the chain to your order alongside this piece, or leave it in its original form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProvenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom a long-standing private European collection, acquired prior to current trade regulations. Each piece is independently evaluated, identified, and documented by Aurora Antiqua before listing. A certificate of authenticity is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61808110174538,"sku":"C-008-S","price":210.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/C-008-S-01-obverse-1.jpg?v=1778504273"},{"product_id":"roman-silver-denarius-julia-mamaea-222-235-ad-ric-iv-2-341","title":"Roman Silver Denarius 'Julia Mamaea' (222-235 AD, RIC IV-2 341)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoman Silver Denarius 'Julia Mamaea' (222-235 AD, RIC IV-2 341)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA very fine (vf) denarius struck under Julia Mamaea at Rome in 222-235 AD.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eObverse\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLegend:\u003c\/em\u003e IVLIA MAMAEA AVG\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eFull Latin:\u003c\/em\u003e IVLIA MAMAEA AVGVSTVS\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTranslation:\u003c\/em\u003e Augustus\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDescription:\u003c\/em\u003e Imperial portrait.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eReverse\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLegend:\u003c\/em\u003e IVNO AVGVSTAE\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eFull Latin:\u003c\/em\u003e IVNO AVGVSTAE\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTranslation:\u003c\/em\u003e Juno (queen of the gods)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDescription:\u003c\/em\u003e Juno seated left holding patera and sceptre\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHistorical context\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJulia Mamaea was the mother of Severus Alexander and the de facto regent for the early years of his reign (222-235 CE). Her denarii are among the most prolific of any imperial woman, struck continuously for over a decade. Reverses commonly feature Felicitas, Juno, or Vesta, conveying the Severan ideology of dynastic continuity through maternal virtue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDenomination: Denarius\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMint: Rome\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDate struck: 222-235 AD\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReference: RIC IV-2 341\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWeight: 1.9 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDiameter: 19 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDie axis: \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCondition: Very Fine (VF)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWear it as a pendant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis coin can be paired with our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/handmade-925-silver-chain-with-bail\"\u003ehandmade 925 silver chain with bail\u003c\/a\u003e to wear it as a pendant. The bail is custom-fitted to the coin and fully reversible — the original artifact remains untouched. Add the chain to your order alongside this piece, or leave it in its original form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProvenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom a long-standing private European collection, acquired prior to current trade regulations. Each piece is independently evaluated, identified, and documented by Aurora Antiqua before listing. A certificate of authenticity is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61808110764362,"sku":"C-009-S","price":210.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/C-009-S-01-obverse-1.jpg?v=1778504286"},{"product_id":"roman-silver-denarius-julia-mamaea-225-235-ad-ric-iv-2-335","title":"Roman Silver Denarius 'Julia Mamaea' (225-235 AD, RIC IV-2 335)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoman Silver Denarius 'Julia Mamaea' (225-235 AD, RIC IV-2 335)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA very fine (vf) denarius struck under Julia Mamaea at Rome in 225-235 AD.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eObverse\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLegend:\u003c\/em\u003e IVLIA MAMAEA AVG\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eFull Latin:\u003c\/em\u003e IVLIA MAMAEA AVGVSTVS\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTranslation:\u003c\/em\u003e Augustus\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDescription:\u003c\/em\u003e Imperial portrait.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eReverse\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLegend:\u003c\/em\u003e FELICITAS PVBLICA\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eFull Latin:\u003c\/em\u003e FELICITAS PVBLICA\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTranslation:\u003c\/em\u003e Felicity, Good Fortune\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDescription:\u003c\/em\u003e Felicitas standing front, head left, holding caduceus and leaning on column\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHistorical context\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJulia Mamaea was the mother of Severus Alexander and the de facto regent for the early years of his reign (222-235 CE). Her denarii are among the most prolific of any imperial woman, struck continuously for over a decade. Reverses commonly feature Felicitas, Juno, or Vesta, conveying the Severan ideology of dynastic continuity through maternal virtue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDenomination: Denarius\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMint: Rome\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDate struck: 225-235 AD\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReference: RIC IV-2 335\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWeight: 1.8 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDiameter: 20 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDie axis: \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCondition: Very Fine (VF)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWear it as a pendant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis coin can be paired with our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/handmade-925-silver-chain-with-bail\"\u003ehandmade 925 silver chain with bail\u003c\/a\u003e to wear it as a pendant. The bail is custom-fitted to the coin and fully reversible — the original artifact remains untouched. Add the chain to your order alongside this piece, or leave it in its original form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProvenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom a long-standing private European collection, acquired prior to current trade regulations. Each piece is independently evaluated, identified, and documented by Aurora Antiqua before listing. A certificate of authenticity is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61808111026506,"sku":"C-010-S","price":240.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/C-010-S-01-obverse-1.jpg?v=1778504296"},{"product_id":"roman-silver-denarius-julia-mamaea-222-235-ad-ric-iv-348","title":"Roman Silver Denarius 'Julia Mamaea' (222-235 AD, RIC IV 348)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoman Silver Denarius 'Julia Mamaea' (222-235 AD, RIC IV 348)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA very fine (vf) denarius struck under Julia Mamaea at Rome in 222-235 AD.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eObverse\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLegend:\u003c\/em\u003e IVLIA MAMAEA AVG\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eFull Latin:\u003c\/em\u003e IVLIA MAMAEA AVGVSTVS\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTranslation:\u003c\/em\u003e Augustus\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDescription:\u003c\/em\u003e Imperial portrait.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eReverse\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLegend:\u003c\/em\u003e SAECVLI FELICITAS\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eFull Latin:\u003c\/em\u003e SAECVLI FELICITAS\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTranslation:\u003c\/em\u003e of the Age, Felicity, Good Fortune\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDescription:\u003c\/em\u003e Felicitas, draped, standing left beside lighted altar, holding patera in right hand and caduceus in left hand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHistorical context\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJulia Mamaea was the mother of Severus Alexander and the de facto regent for the early years of his reign (222-235 CE). Her denarii are among the most prolific of any imperial woman, struck continuously for over a decade. Reverses commonly feature Felicitas, Juno, or Vesta, conveying the Severan ideology of dynastic continuity through maternal virtue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDenomination: Denarius\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMint: Rome\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDate struck: 222-235 AD\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReference: RIC IV 348\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWeight: 2.8 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDiameter: 20 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDie axis: \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCondition: Very Fine (VF)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWear it as a pendant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis coin can be paired with our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/handmade-925-silver-chain-with-bail\"\u003ehandmade 925 silver chain with bail\u003c\/a\u003e to wear it as a pendant. The bail is custom-fitted to the coin and fully reversible — the original artifact remains untouched. Add the chain to your order alongside this piece, or leave it in its original form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProvenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom a long-standing private European collection, acquired prior to current trade regulations. Each piece is independently evaluated, identified, and documented by Aurora Antiqua before listing. A certificate of authenticity is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61808111419722,"sku":"C-011-S","price":240.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/C-011-S-01-obverse-1.jpg?v=1778504308"},{"product_id":"roman-silver-denarius-julia-mamaea-222-235-ad-ric-iv-349","title":"Roman Silver Denarius 'Julia Mamaea' (222-235 AD, RIC IV 348)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoman Silver Denarius 'Julia Mamaea' (222-235 AD, RIC IV 348)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA very fine (vf) denarius struck under Julia Mamaea at Rome in 222-235 AD.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eObverse\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLegend:\u003c\/em\u003e IVLIA MAMAEA AVG\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eFull Latin:\u003c\/em\u003e IVLIA MAMAEA AVGVSTVS\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTranslation:\u003c\/em\u003e Augustus\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDescription:\u003c\/em\u003e Imperial portrait.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eReverse\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLegend:\u003c\/em\u003e SAECVLI FELICITAS\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eFull Latin:\u003c\/em\u003e SAECVLI FELICITAS\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTranslation:\u003c\/em\u003e of the Age, Felicity, Good Fortune\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDescription:\u003c\/em\u003e Felicitas, draped, standing left beside lighted altar, holding patera in right hand and caduceus in left hand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHistorical context\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJulia Mamaea was the mother of Severus Alexander and the de facto regent for the early years of his reign (222-235 CE). Her denarii are among the most prolific of any imperial woman, struck continuously for over a decade. Reverses commonly feature Felicitas, Juno, or Vesta, conveying the Severan ideology of dynastic continuity through maternal virtue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDenomination: Denarius\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMint: Rome\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDate struck: 222-235 AD\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReference: RIC IV 348\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWeight: 2.5 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDiameter: 19 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDie axis: \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCondition: Very Fine (VF)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWear it as a pendant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis coin can be paired with our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/handmade-925-silver-chain-with-bail\"\u003ehandmade 925 silver chain with bail\u003c\/a\u003e to wear it as a pendant. The bail is custom-fitted to the coin and fully reversible — the original artifact remains untouched. Add the chain to your order alongside this piece, or leave it in its original form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProvenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom a long-standing private European collection, acquired prior to current trade regulations. Each piece is independently evaluated, identified, and documented by Aurora Antiqua before listing. A certificate of authenticity is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61808111812938,"sku":"C-012-S","price":240.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/C-012-S-01-obverse-1.jpg?v=1778504323"},{"product_id":"roman-silver-denarius-julia-mamaea-222-235-ad-ric-iv-2-342","title":"Roman Silver Denarius 'Julia Mamaea' (222-235 AD, RIC IV-2 341)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoman Silver Denarius 'Julia Mamaea' (222-235 AD, RIC IV-2 341)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA very fine (vf) denarius struck under Julia Mamaea at Rome in 222-235 AD.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eObverse\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLegend:\u003c\/em\u003e IVLIA MAMAEA AVG\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eFull Latin:\u003c\/em\u003e IVLIA MAMAEA AVGVSTVS\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTranslation:\u003c\/em\u003e Augustus\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDescription:\u003c\/em\u003e Imperial portrait.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eReverse\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLegend:\u003c\/em\u003e IVNO AVGVSTAE\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eFull Latin:\u003c\/em\u003e IVNO AVGVSTAE\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTranslation:\u003c\/em\u003e Juno (queen of the gods)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDescription:\u003c\/em\u003e Juno, draped, seated left, holding flower in right hand and swathed infant (?) in left hand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHistorical context\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJulia Mamaea was the mother of Severus Alexander and the de facto regent for the early years of his reign (222-235 CE). Her denarii are among the most prolific of any imperial woman, struck continuously for over a decade. Reverses commonly feature Felicitas, Juno, or Vesta, conveying the Severan ideology of dynastic continuity through maternal virtue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDenomination: Denarius\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMint: Rome\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDate struck: 222-235 AD\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReference: RIC IV-2 341\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWeight: 2.5 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDiameter: 20 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDie axis: \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCondition: Very Fine (VF)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWear it as a pendant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis coin can be paired with our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/handmade-925-silver-chain-with-bail\"\u003ehandmade 925 silver chain with bail\u003c\/a\u003e to wear it as a pendant. The bail is custom-fitted to the coin and fully reversible — the original artifact remains untouched. Add the chain to your order alongside this piece, or leave it in its original form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProvenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom a long-standing private European collection, acquired prior to current trade regulations. Each piece is independently evaluated, identified, and documented by Aurora Antiqua before listing. A certificate of authenticity is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61808113156426,"sku":"C-013-S","price":270.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/C-013-S-01-obverse-1.jpg?v=1778504340"},{"product_id":"roman-silver-denarius-antoninus-pius-156-157-ad-ric-iii-260","title":"Roman Silver Denarius 'Antoninus Pius' (156-157 AD, RIC III 260)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoman Silver Denarius 'Antoninus Pius' (156-157 AD, RIC III 260)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA very fine (vf) denarius struck under Antoninus Pius at Rome in 156-157 AD.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eObverse\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLegend:\u003c\/em\u003e ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P IMP II\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eFull Latin:\u003c\/em\u003e ANTONINVS AVGVSTVS PIVS PIVS PIVS IMPERATOR II\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTranslation:\u003c\/em\u003e Augustus, Dutiful, Emperor\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDescription:\u003c\/em\u003e Imperial portrait.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eReverse\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLegend:\u003c\/em\u003e TR POT XX COS IIII\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eFull Latin:\u003c\/em\u003e TRIBVNICIA POTESTATE XX CONSVL IIII\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTranslation:\u003c\/em\u003e of the Tribunate, Power, Consul\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDescription:\u003c\/em\u003e Annona, draped, standing right, left foot on prow, holding rudder in right hand and modius in left\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHistorical context\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAntoninus Pius reigned 138-161 CE, his rule remembered as the most peaceful of any Roman emperor. His denarii are dated by tribunician year (TR POT) and consulship (COS), giving collectors precise issue dates within a 23-year reign. The high silver standard maintained under Antoninus represents the last sustained period of Imperial fineness before the third-century crisis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDenomination: Denarius\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMint: Rome\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDate struck: 156-157 AD\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReference: RIC III 260\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWeight: 3.6 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDiameter: 18 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDie axis: \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCondition: Very Fine (VF)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWear it as a pendant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis coin can be paired with our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/handmade-925-silver-chain-with-bail\"\u003ehandmade 925 silver chain with bail\u003c\/a\u003e to wear it as a pendant. The bail is custom-fitted to the coin and fully reversible — the original artifact remains untouched. Add the chain to your order alongside this piece, or leave it in its original form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProvenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcquired by Aurora Antiqua directly. Each piece is independently evaluated, identified, and documented by Aurora Antiqua before listing. A certificate of authenticity is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61808114270538,"sku":"C-014-S","price":270.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/C-014-S-02-obverse-2.jpg?v=1778504367"},{"product_id":"roman-silver-denarius-divus-marcus-aurelius-under-commodus-ad-180","title":"Roman Silver Denarius 'Divus Marcus Aurelius (under Commodus)' (AD 180)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoman Silver Denarius 'Divus Marcus Aurelius (under Commodus)' (AD 180)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA very fine (vf) denarius struck under Divus Marcus Aurelius (under Commodus) at Rome in AD 180.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eObverse\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLegend:\u003c\/em\u003e DIVVS M ANTONINVS PIVS\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eFull Latin:\u003c\/em\u003e DIVVS MARCVS ANTONINVS PIVS\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTranslation:\u003c\/em\u003e the Deified, Marcus, Dutiful\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDescription:\u003c\/em\u003e Imperial portrait.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eReverse\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLegend:\u003c\/em\u003e CONSECRATIO\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eFull Latin:\u003c\/em\u003e CONSECRATIO\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTranslation:\u003c\/em\u003e Consecration (deification of the deceased emperor)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDescription:\u003c\/em\u003e Eagle standing left on bar, head right, holding wreath in beak\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHistorical context\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis denarius was struck under Commodus in 180 CE following the death and consecration (DIVVS) of his father Marcus Aurelius. The CONSECRATIO eagle reverse depicts the apotheosis of the deified emperor, a standard motif on posthumous coinage. Such consecratio issues commemorated the formal divinization (apotheosis) of an emperor by senatorial decree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDenomination: Denarius\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMint: Rome\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDate struck: AD 180\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReference: RIC III 267\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWeight: 3.6 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDiameter: 18 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDie axis: \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCondition: Very Fine (VF)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWear it as a pendant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis coin can be paired with our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/handmade-925-silver-chain-with-bail\"\u003ehandmade 925 silver chain with bail\u003c\/a\u003e to wear it as a pendant. The bail is custom-fitted to the coin and fully reversible — the original artifact remains untouched. Add the chain to your order alongside this piece, or leave it in its original form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProvenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcquired by Aurora Antiqua directly. Each piece is independently evaluated, identified, and documented by Aurora Antiqua before listing. A certificate of authenticity is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61808115253578,"sku":"C-015-S","price":290.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/C-015-S-01-obverse-1.jpg?v=1778504390"},{"product_id":"roman-silver-denarius-antoninus-pius-145-ce-161-ce","title":"Roman Silver Denarius 'Antoninus Pius' (145 CE-161 CE)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoman Silver Denarius 'Antoninus Pius' (145 CE-161 CE)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA fine (f) denarius struck under Antoninus Pius at Rome in 145 CE-161 CE.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eObverse\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLegend:\u003c\/em\u003e ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eFull Latin:\u003c\/em\u003e ANTONINVS AVGVSTVS PIVS PIVS PIVS\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTranslation:\u003c\/em\u003e Augustus, Dutiful\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDescription:\u003c\/em\u003e Imperial portrait.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eReverse\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLegend:\u003c\/em\u003e COS IIII\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eFull Latin:\u003c\/em\u003e CONSVL IIII\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTranslation:\u003c\/em\u003e Consul\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDescription:\u003c\/em\u003e Pax(or Felicitas), draped, standing left, holding branch in extended right hand and long vertical caduceus in left\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHistorical context\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAntoninus Pius reigned 138-161 CE, his rule remembered as the most peaceful of any Roman emperor. His denarii are dated by tribunician year (TR POT) and consulship (COS), giving collectors precise issue dates within a 23-year reign. The high silver standard maintained under Antoninus represents the last sustained period of Imperial fineness before the third-century crisis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDenomination: Denarius\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMint: Rome\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDate struck: 145 CE-161 CE\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReference: RIC III Antoninus Pius 130\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWeight: 2.9 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDiameter: 18 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDie axis: \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCondition: Fine (F)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWear it as a pendant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis coin can be paired with our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/handmade-925-silver-chain-with-bail\"\u003ehandmade 925 silver chain with bail\u003c\/a\u003e to wear it as a pendant. The bail is custom-fitted to the coin and fully reversible — the original artifact remains untouched. Add the chain to your order alongside this piece, or leave it in its original form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProvenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcquired by Aurora Antiqua directly. Each piece is independently evaluated, identified, and documented by Aurora Antiqua before listing. A certificate of authenticity is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61808115974474,"sku":"C-016-S","price":240.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/C-016-S-01-obverse-1.jpg?v=1778504402"},{"product_id":"roman-billon-antoninianus-probus-276-282-ce-ric-v-probus-920","title":"Roman Billon Antoninianus 'Probus' (276-282 CE, RIC V Probus 920)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoman Billon Antoninianus 'Probus' (276-282 CE, RIC V Probus 920)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA very fine (vf) antoninianus struck under Probus at Antiochia in 276-282 CE.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eObverse\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLegend:\u003c\/em\u003e IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eFull Latin:\u003c\/em\u003e IMPERATOR C MARCVS AVR PROBVS PIVS FILIVS AVGVSTVS\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTranslation:\u003c\/em\u003e Emperor, Marcus, Dutiful, son of, Augustus\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDescription:\u003c\/em\u003e Imperial portrait.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eReverse\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLegend:\u003c\/em\u003e CLEMENTIA TEMP\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eFull Latin:\u003c\/em\u003e CLEMENTIA TEMP\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTranslation:\u003c\/em\u003e -\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDescription:\u003c\/em\u003e Probus standing right, receiving globe from Jupiter standing left, both holding sceptres\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHistorical context\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProbus (276-282 CE) was a soldier-emperor of the third-century crisis who restored Roman frontiers in Gaul, Egypt, and the East. His antoniniani were struck across an unusually wide network of mints, with Antiochia issues marked by the XXI exergue notation. The XXI mark indicates the silver-bronze ratio (20:1) of the debased radiate, a piece of monetary transparency unusual for the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDenomination: Antoninianus\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMint: Antiochia\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDate struck: 276-282 CE\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReference: RIC V Probus 920\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWeight: 3.8 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDiameter: 22 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDie axis: \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCondition: Very Fine (VF)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWear it as a pendant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis coin can be paired with our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/handmade-925-silver-chain-with-bail\"\u003ehandmade 925 silver chain with bail\u003c\/a\u003e to wear it as a pendant. The bail is custom-fitted to the coin and fully reversible — the original artifact remains untouched. Add the chain to your order alongside this piece, or leave it in its original form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProvenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcquired by Aurora Antiqua directly. Each piece is independently evaluated, identified, and documented by Aurora Antiqua before listing. A certificate of authenticity is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61808117514570,"sku":"C-017-S","price":120.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/C-017-S-01-obverse-1.jpg?v=1778504418"},{"product_id":"roman-billon-antoninianus-gordian-iii-241-243-ce","title":"Roman Billon Antoninianus 'Gordian III' (241-243 CE)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoman Billon Antoninianus 'Gordian III' (241-243 CE)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA very fine (vf) antoninianus struck under Gordian III at Rome in 241-243 CE.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eObverse\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLegend:\u003c\/em\u003e IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eFull Latin:\u003c\/em\u003e IMPERATOR GORDIANVS PIVS FELIX AVGVSTVS\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTranslation:\u003c\/em\u003e Emperor, Dutiful, Fortunate, Augustus\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDescription:\u003c\/em\u003e Imperial portrait.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eReverse\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLegend:\u003c\/em\u003e SECVRIT PERP\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eFull Latin:\u003c\/em\u003e SECVRIT PERP\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTranslation:\u003c\/em\u003e -\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDescription:\u003c\/em\u003e Securitas standing left, holding sceptre and leaning on column\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHistorical context\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGordian III ascended at age 13 in 238 CE and ruled until 244, when he died in unclear circumstances during the Parthian campaign. His antoniniani are among the most common third-century radiates, struck at Rome and Antioch. Reverses typically celebrate military virtues (Mars, Virtus) or general Imperial themes (Providentia, Securitas), reflecting the precarious geopolitics of his short reign.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDenomination: Antoninianus\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMint: Rome\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDate struck: 241-243 CE\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReference: RIC IV Gordian III (SECVRIT PERP type)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWeight: 3.4 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDiameter: 23 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDie axis: \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCondition: Very Fine (VF)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWear it as a pendant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis coin can be paired with our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/handmade-925-silver-chain-with-bail\"\u003ehandmade 925 silver chain with bail\u003c\/a\u003e to wear it as a pendant. The bail is custom-fitted to the coin and fully reversible — the original artifact remains untouched. Add the chain to your order alongside this piece, or leave it in its original form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProvenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcquired by Aurora Antiqua directly. Each piece is independently evaluated, identified, and documented by Aurora Antiqua before listing. A certificate of authenticity is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61808118923594,"sku":"C-018-S","price":130.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/C-018-S-01-obverse.jpg?v=1778504434"},{"product_id":"roman-billon-antoninianus-philip-ii-244-249-ce-ric-iv-philip-i-240","title":"Roman Billon Antoninianus 'Philip II' (244-249 CE, RIC IV Philip I 240)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoman Billon Antoninianus 'Philip II' (244-249 CE, RIC IV Philip I 240)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA fair antoninianus struck under Philip II at Antiochia in 244-249 CE.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eObverse\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLegend:\u003c\/em\u003e IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eFull Latin:\u003c\/em\u003e IMPERATOR MARCVS IVL PHILIPPVS AVGVSTVS\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTranslation:\u003c\/em\u003e Emperor, Marcus, Augustus\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDescription:\u003c\/em\u003e Imperial portrait.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eReverse\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLegend:\u003c\/em\u003e AEQVITAS AVGG\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eFull Latin:\u003c\/em\u003e AEQVITAS AVGVSTORVM\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTranslation:\u003c\/em\u003e Equity (personification of fair distribution), of the Augusti (joint emperors)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDescription:\u003c\/em\u003e Aequitas standing left, holding scales and cornucopia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHistorical context\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhilip II was the son and co-emperor of Philip I, raised to Augustus alongside his father in 247 CE. His antoniniani are typically struck at Antioch where the family's Syrian connections favored eastern mints. Both emperors fell in 249 against Decius, and their issues are sometimes finished post-mortem with stylistic variants that aid attribution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDenomination: Antoninianus\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMint: Antiochia\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDate struck: 244-249 CE\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReference: RIC IV Philip I 240\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWeight: 3.5 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDiameter: 22 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDie axis: \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCondition: Fair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWear it as a pendant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis coin can be paired with our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/handmade-925-silver-chain-with-bail\"\u003ehandmade 925 silver chain with bail\u003c\/a\u003e to wear it as a pendant. The bail is custom-fitted to the coin and fully reversible — the original artifact remains untouched. Add the chain to your order alongside this piece, or leave it in its original form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProvenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcquired by Aurora Antiqua directly. Each piece is independently evaluated, identified, and documented by Aurora Antiqua before listing. A certificate of authenticity is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61808123380042,"sku":"C-019-S","price":110.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/C-019-S-01-obverse.jpg?v=1778504446"},{"product_id":"roman-silver-denarius-severus-alexander-224-ce-ric-iv-severus-alexander-37","title":"Roman Silver Denarius 'Severus Alexander' (224 CE, RIC IV Severus Alexander 37)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoman Silver Denarius 'Severus Alexander' (224 CE, RIC IV Severus Alexander 37)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA fine (f) denarius struck under Severus Alexander at Rome in 224 CE.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eObverse\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLegend:\u003c\/em\u003e IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eFull Latin:\u003c\/em\u003e IMPERATOR C MARCVS AVR SEV ALEXAND AVGVSTVS\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTranslation:\u003c\/em\u003e Emperor, Marcus, Augustus\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDescription:\u003c\/em\u003e Imperial portrait.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eReverse\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLegend:\u003c\/em\u003e P M TR P III COS P P\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eFull Latin:\u003c\/em\u003e PIVS MARCVS TRIBVNICIA PIVS III CONSVL PIVS PIVS\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTranslation:\u003c\/em\u003e Dutiful, Marcus, of the Tribunate, Consul\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDescription:\u003c\/em\u003e Mars, helmeted, in military attire standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and spear reversed in left hand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHistorical context\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeverus Alexander reigned 222-235 CE under the strong influence of his mother Julia Mamaea. His denarii are the last Imperial silver issues struck on a sustained high-silver standard before the antoninianus replaced the denarius for over a century. Reverses honor Mars, Jupiter, and the Virtus that the Senate hoped his rule would restore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDenomination: Denarius\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMint: Rome\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDate struck: 224 CE\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReference: RIC IV Severus Alexander 37\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWeight: 2.7 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDiameter: 20 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDie axis: \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCondition: Fine (F)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWear it as a pendant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis coin can be paired with our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/handmade-925-silver-chain-with-bail\"\u003ehandmade 925 silver chain with bail\u003c\/a\u003e to wear it as a pendant. The bail is custom-fitted to the coin and fully reversible — the original artifact remains untouched. Add the chain to your order alongside this piece, or leave it in its original form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProvenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcquired by Aurora Antiqua directly. Each piece is independently evaluated, identified, and documented by Aurora Antiqua before listing. A certificate of authenticity is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61808124920138,"sku":"C-020-S","price":140.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/C-020-S-01-obverse-1.jpg?v=1778504459"},{"product_id":"roman-silver-denarius-trajan-103-ce-111-ce-ric-ii-trajan-202","title":"Roman Silver Denarius 'Trajan' (103 CE-111 CE, RIC II Trajan 202)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoman Silver Denarius 'Trajan' (103 CE-111 CE, RIC II Trajan 202)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA fine (f) denarius struck under Trajan at Rome in 103 CE-111 CE.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eObverse\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLegend:\u003c\/em\u003e MP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eFull Latin:\u003c\/em\u003e MP TRAIANO AVGVSTVS GER DACICVS PIVS MARCVS TRIBVNICIA PIVS CONSVL V PIVS PIVS\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTranslation:\u003c\/em\u003e Augustus, Conqueror of the Dacians, Dutiful, Marcus, of the Tribunate, Consul\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDescription:\u003c\/em\u003e Imperial portrait.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eReverse\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLegend:\u003c\/em\u003e S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eFull Latin:\u003c\/em\u003e S PIVS Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTranslation:\u003c\/em\u003e Dutiful, to the Best, of the Princeps (First Citizen \/ Emperor)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDescription:\u003c\/em\u003e Virtus, helmeted, in military dress, standing right, left foot set on helmet, holding straight spear, inverted, in right hand and parazonium upwards in left\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHistorical context\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrajan (98-117 CE) presided over the Empire at its greatest territorial extent, his Dacian and Parthian campaigns funding a vast coinage. His denarii are typed by tribunician year (TR P) and consulship (COS), giving collectors precise dating windows. The reverse legend SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI honors him as the Senate's 'best emperor', a title that became proverbial in later antiquity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDenomination: Denarius\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMint: Rome\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDate struck: 103 CE-111 CE\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReference: RIC II Trajan 202\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWeight: 2.9 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDiameter: 18 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDie axis: \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCondition: Fine (F)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWear it as a pendant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis coin can be paired with our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/handmade-925-silver-chain-with-bail\"\u003ehandmade 925 silver chain with bail\u003c\/a\u003e to wear it as a pendant. The bail is custom-fitted to the coin and fully reversible — the original artifact remains untouched. Add the chain to your order alongside this piece, or leave it in its original form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProvenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom a long-standing private European collection, acquired prior to current trade regulations. Each piece is independently evaluated, identified, and documented by Aurora Antiqua before listing. A certificate of authenticity is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61808125772106,"sku":"C-021-S","price":210.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/C-021-S-01-obverse.jpg?v=1778504470"},{"product_id":"roman-silver-denarius-severus-alexander-229-ce-ric-iv-severus-alexander-92","title":"Roman Silver Denarius 'Severus Alexander' (229 CE, RIC IV Severus Alexander 92)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoman Silver Denarius 'Severus Alexander' (229 CE, RIC IV Severus Alexander 92)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA fine (f) denarius struck under Severus Alexander at Rome in 229 CE.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eObverse\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLegend:\u003c\/em\u003e IMP SEV ALEXAND AVG\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eFull Latin:\u003c\/em\u003e IMPERATOR SEV ALEXAND AVGVSTVS\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTranslation:\u003c\/em\u003e Emperor, Augustus\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDescription:\u003c\/em\u003e Imperial portrait.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eReverse\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLegend:\u003c\/em\u003e P M TR P VIII COS III P P\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eFull Latin:\u003c\/em\u003e PIVS MARCVS TRIBVNICIA PIVS VIII CONSVL III PIVS PIVS\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTranslation:\u003c\/em\u003e Dutiful, Marcus, of the Tribunate, Consul\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDescription:\u003c\/em\u003e Mars walking left, holding olive branch, spear and shield\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHistorical context\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeverus Alexander reigned 222-235 CE under the strong influence of his mother Julia Mamaea. His denarii are the last Imperial silver issues struck on a sustained high-silver standard before the antoninianus replaced the denarius for over a century. Reverses honor Mars, Jupiter, and the Virtus that the Senate hoped his rule would restore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDenomination: Denarius\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMint: Rome\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDate struck: 229 CE\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReference: RIC IV Severus Alexander 92\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWeight: 2.0 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDiameter: 18 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDie axis: \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCondition: Fine (F)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWear it as a pendant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis coin can be paired with our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/handmade-925-silver-chain-with-bail\"\u003ehandmade 925 silver chain with bail\u003c\/a\u003e to wear it as a pendant. The bail is custom-fitted to the coin and fully reversible — the original artifact remains untouched. Add the chain to your order alongside this piece, or leave it in its original form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProvenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom a long-standing private European collection, acquired prior to current trade regulations. Each piece is independently evaluated, identified, and documented by Aurora Antiqua before listing. A certificate of authenticity is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61808129704266,"sku":"C-022-S","price":130.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/C-022-S-01-obverse-1.jpg?v=1778504483"},{"product_id":"roman-silver-denarius-marcus-aurelius-caesar-157-158-ce","title":"Roman Silver Denarius 'Marcus Aurelius (Caesar)' (157-158 CE)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoman Silver Denarius 'Marcus Aurelius (Caesar)' (157-158 CE)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA fair denarius struck under Marcus Aurelius (Caesar) at Rome in 157-158 CE.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eObverse\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLegend:\u003c\/em\u003e AVRELIVS CAES ANTON AVG PII F\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eFull Latin:\u003c\/em\u003e AVRELIVS CAESAR ANTON AVGVSTVS PII FILIVS\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTranslation:\u003c\/em\u003e Caesar, Augustus, son of\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDescription:\u003c\/em\u003e Imperial portrait.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eReverse\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLegend:\u003c\/em\u003e TR POT XII COS II\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eFull Latin:\u003c\/em\u003e TRIBVNICIA POTESTATE XII CONSVL II\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTranslation:\u003c\/em\u003e of the Tribunate, Power, Consul\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDescription:\u003c\/em\u003e Spes advancing left, holding flower and raising drapery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHistorical context\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStruck during Marcus Aurelius's tenure as Caesar (139-161 CE) under Antoninus Pius, before he became sole emperor. The legend AVRELIVS CAES ANTON AVG PII F identifies him as 'son of Antoninus Pius'. These early issues are scarcer than his later imperial coinage and document the careful succession planning of the Antonine dynasty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDenomination: Denarius\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMint: Rome\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDate struck: 157-158 CE\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReference: RIC III Antoninus Pius 476\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWeight: 2.3 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDiameter: 17 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDie axis: \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCondition: Fair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWear it as a pendant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis coin can be paired with our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/handmade-925-silver-chain-with-bail\"\u003ehandmade 925 silver chain with bail\u003c\/a\u003e to wear it as a pendant. The bail is custom-fitted to the coin and fully reversible — the original artifact remains untouched. Add the chain to your order alongside this piece, or leave it in its original form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProvenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom a long-standing private European collection, acquired prior to current trade regulations. Each piece is independently evaluated, identified, and documented by Aurora Antiqua before listing. A certificate of authenticity is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61808131080522,"sku":"C-023-S","price":180.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/C-023-S-01-obverse-1.jpg?v=1778504496"},{"product_id":"roman-silver-denarius-julia-maesa-219-220-ad-ric-iv-348","title":"Roman Silver Denarius 'Julia Maesa' (219-220 AD, RIC IV 348)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoman Silver Denarius 'Julia Maesa' (219-220 AD, RIC IV 348)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA very fine (vf) denarius struck under Julia Maesa at Rome in 219-220 AD.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eObverse\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLegend:\u003c\/em\u003e AVLIA MEASA AVG\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eFull Latin:\u003c\/em\u003e AVLIA MEASA AVGVSTVS\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTranslation:\u003c\/em\u003e Augustus\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDescription:\u003c\/em\u003e Imperial portrait.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eReverse\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLegend:\u003c\/em\u003e SAECVLI FELICITAS\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eFull Latin:\u003c\/em\u003e SAECVLI FELICITAS\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTranslation:\u003c\/em\u003e of the Age, Felicity, Good Fortune\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDescription:\u003c\/em\u003e Felicitas, draped, standing left beside lighted altar, holding patera in right hand and caduceus in left hand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHistorical context\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJulia Maesa was the grandmother of Elagabalus and Severus Alexander, the matriarch behind two emperors of the late Severan dynasty. Her denarii, struck 218-222 CE, are among the more common 'imperial women' issues, paired with reverses celebrating Pudicitia (modesty) or Pietas (filial piety). The Severan women received unprecedented coinage in their own names, reflecting their central political role.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDenomination: Denarius\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMint: Rome\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDate struck: 219-220 AD\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReference: RIC IV 348\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWeight: 3.4 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDiameter: 19 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDie axis: \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCondition: Very Fine (VF)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWear it as a pendant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis coin can be paired with our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/handmade-925-silver-chain-with-bail\"\u003ehandmade 925 silver chain with bail\u003c\/a\u003e to wear it as a pendant. The bail is custom-fitted to the coin and fully reversible — the original artifact remains untouched. Add the chain to your order alongside this piece, or leave it in its original form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProvenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom a long-standing private European collection, acquired prior to current trade regulations. Each piece is independently evaluated, identified, and documented by Aurora Antiqua before listing. A certificate of authenticity is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61808135242058,"sku":"C-024-S","price":145.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/C-024-S-01-obverse.jpg?v=1778504511"}],"url":"https:\/\/auroraantiqua.com\/collections\/ancient-roman-coins.oembed","provider":"Aurora Antiqua","version":"1.0","type":"link"}