{"title":"Ancient Roman Coins","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Roman coin brings together a portrait, a Latin legend and a reverse design on a small struck object. Read those details alongside its weight, condition and recorded history. Each coin's photographs and catalogue reference let you examine the evidence for that particular piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse Roman denarii and antoniniani, then compare the ruler, denomination, proposed date and condition on the individual listing. The photographs show the particular coin offered; a catalogue illustration describes a type, not that coin's ownership history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe listings cite \u003cem\u003eRoman Imperial Coinage\u003c\/em\u003e (RIC), a reference series for Roman Imperial coin types. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/numismatics.org\/ocre\/\"\u003eOnline Coins of the Roman Empire\u003c\/a\u003e, a project of the American Numismatic Society and New York University's Institute for the Study of the Ancient World, makes RIC types and linked collection examples available online. A reference helps you compare an attribution; it does not authenticate an individual specimen by itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe standard of evidence we apply to every coin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRIC is the bibliographic layer. Before listing a coin, Jakob checks its flan and edge, surface and patina, strike, legend, portrait style and weight. No single feature settles authenticity: the observations need to be considered together with the issue's reference and the coin's recorded history. Read our guide on \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/questions-and-answers\/how-to-authenticate-an-ancient-roman-coin\"\u003ehow Aurora authenticates a Roman coin\u003c\/a\u003e for the checks and their limits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery coin ships with Aurora's lifetime authenticity guarantee: if a piece is ever shown to be inauthentic, we refund it, without time limit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat the coins in this catalogue actually say\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn many Imperial coins, the obverse identifies the ruler and uses abbreviated titles: IMP for \u003cem\u003eImperator\u003c\/em\u003e, AVG for \u003cem\u003eAugustus\u003c\/em\u003e, and P M for \u003cem\u003ePontifex Maximus\u003c\/em\u003e. TR P refers to tribunician power; a following numeral must be interpreted with the ruler's chronology and coin type. The reverse adds its own design and legend. Our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/questions-and-answers\/what-do-the-letters-on-roman-coins-mean\"\u003eRoman coin lettering guide\u003c\/a\u003e shows how to read these elements together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCompare the surviving letters with the proposed catalogue type, while recording gaps or uncertain readings. A convincing inscription alone does not establish authenticity. The legend needs to be considered alongside the coin's physical features and documented history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCompare the evidence for the individual coin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen comparing coins, read the photographs, weight, condition, proposed type and recorded provenance together. Two examples of the same issue can differ in wear, completeness and surface condition. Ask for an explanation of any uncertain reading or disclosed repair before choosing a piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAurora examines pieces before listing and states their recorded collection history in the provenance line. Read our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/provenance-authenticity\"\u003eprovenance and authenticity information\u003c\/a\u003e for what that record and the lifetime guarantee cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShipping is insured and free within the EU. Ownership, export and import requirements are separate questions and depend on the object, route and destination. Before ordering across a border, check our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/shipping-insurance\"\u003eshipping and insurance information\u003c\/a\u003e and ask about the documents for that piece and destination. The European Commission explains the requirements for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/taxation-customs.ec.europa.eu\/news\/protecting-cultural-heritage-eu-regulation-combat-illicit-trade-comes-effect-2025-06-30_en\"\u003ecertain cultural goods imported into the EU\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre these authentic Roman coins?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. They are originals; Aurora does not sell replicas. Jakob, who runs Aurora, examines each piece himself before it is listed. He looks at the metal and its surface, the wear, the manufacturing marks, and the style and type. For Roman coins, the listing gives the reference in Roman Imperial Coinage (RIC). If a piece does not hold up on these points, we do not list it. Every coin is covered by our lifetime authenticity guarantee: if a piece bought from Aurora is ever shown not to be authentic, or not of the period stated at purchase, we refund the full purchase price. There is no time limit. To check a coin yourself, read our guide on \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/questions-and-answers\/how-to-authenticate-an-ancient-roman-coin\"\u003ehow to authenticate an ancient Roman coin\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it legal to buy and own ancient Roman coins?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Roman attribution does not by itself establish that a particular coin may be imported into your country. Read its recorded provenance, check destination requirements and ask Aurora about the documentation and shipping arrangements before ordering. Our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/provenance-authenticity\"\u003eprovenance and authenticity page\u003c\/a\u003e explains the information we provide for individual pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Are these authentic Roman coins?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Yes. They are originals; Aurora does not sell replicas. Jakob, who runs Aurora, examines each piece himself before it is listed. He looks at the metal and its surface, the wear, the manufacturing marks, and the style and type. For Roman coins, the listing gives the reference in Roman Imperial Coinage (RIC). If a piece does not hold up on these points, we do not list it. Every coin is covered by our lifetime authenticity guarantee: if a piece bought from Aurora is ever shown not to be authentic, or not of the period stated at purchase, we refund the full purchase price. There is no time limit. To check a coin yourself, read our guide on how to authenticate an ancient Roman coin.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Is it legal to buy and own ancient Roman coins?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"A Roman attribution does not by itself establish that a particular coin may be imported into your country. Read its recorded provenance, check destination requirements and ask Aurora about the documentation and shipping arrangements before ordering. Our provenance and authenticity page explains the information we provide for individual pieces.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:18px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/auroraantiqua.com\/blogs\/questions-and-answers\/buying-your-first-roman-coin-beginners-guide\" style=\"color:#8a684c;font-weight:600;\"\u003e→ Read the guide to buying ancient Roman coins\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!-- aurora-v102 --\u003e\u003cp class=\"aurora-cluster-link\"\u003eDenominations, emperors, grading and what a fair price looks like are all worth understanding before you buy. See our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/questions-and-answers\/buying-your-first-roman-coin-beginners-guide\"\u003ebeginner's guide to buying Roman coins\u003c\/a\u003e for types, dating and what to check before buying.\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\/925-silver-chain-with-pendant\"\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\u003ePrivate family collection assembled in the 1960s, later inherited by the previous owner (K.V.D., Belgium). 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":165.0,"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\/925-silver-chain-with-pendant\"\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\u003ePrivate family collection assembled in the 1960s, later inherited by the previous owner (K.V.D., Belgium). 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":200.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"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\/925-silver-chain-with-pendant\"\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":false}],"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\/925-silver-chain-with-pendant\"\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":false}],"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\/925-silver-chain-with-pendant\"\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\/925-silver-chain-with-pendant\"\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":false}],"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 AVGVSTA\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTranslation:\u003c\/em\u003e Augusta\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\/925-silver-chain-with-pendant\"\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\u003ePrivate family collection assembled in the 1960s, later inherited by the previous owner (K.V.D., Belgium). 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":150.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"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-2-268-b","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 AVGVSTA\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTranslation:\u003c\/em\u003e Augusta\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\/925-silver-chain-with-pendant\"\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\u003ePrivate family collection assembled in the 1960s, later inherited by the previous owner (K.V.D., Belgium). 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":false}],"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 AVGVSTA\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTranslation:\u003c\/em\u003e Augusta\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDescription:\u003c\/em\u003e Bust of Julia Mamaea, diademed, draped, right.\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: 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\/925-silver-chain-with-pendant\"\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\u003ePrivate family collection assembled in the 1960s, later inherited by the previous owner (K.V.D., Belgium). 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":160.0,"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 AVGVSTA\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTranslation:\u003c\/em\u003e Augusta\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\/925-silver-chain-with-pendant\"\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\u003ePrivate family collection assembled in the 1960s, later inherited by the previous owner (K.V.D., Belgium). 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":160.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"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 Maesa' (218-222 AD, RIC IV-2 271)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoman Silver Denarius 'Julia Maesa' (218-222 AD, RIC IV-2 271)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA very fine (vf) denarius struck for Julia Maesa under Elagabalus 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 AVGVSTA\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTranslation:\u003c\/em\u003e Augusta\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDescription:\u003c\/em\u003e Bust of Julia Maesa, hair waved and turned up low at the back, draped, right.\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, sacrificing with patera in right hand over lighted altar and holding long caduceus in left hand; star in right field.\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 were struck at Rome under Elagabalus, 218-222 CE. This reverse, Saeculi Felicitas ('the good fortune of the age'), shows Felicitas sacrificing over a lighted altar with a star in the field, a promise of prosperity under the new reign. 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-2 271\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\/925-silver-chain-with-pendant\"\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\u003ePrivate family collection assembled in the 1960s, later inherited by the previous owner (K.V.D., Belgium). 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":false}],"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-maesa-218-222-ad-ric-iv-2-271","title":"Roman Silver Denarius 'Julia Maesa' (218-222 AD, RIC IV-2 271)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoman Silver Denarius 'Julia Maesa' (218-222 AD, RIC IV-2 271)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA very fine (vf) denarius struck for Julia Maesa under Elagabalus 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 AVGVSTA\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTranslation:\u003c\/em\u003e Augusta\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDescription:\u003c\/em\u003e Bust of Julia Maesa, hair waved and turned up low at the back, draped, right.\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, sacrificing with patera in right hand over lighted altar and holding long caduceus in left hand; star in right field.\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 were struck at Rome under Elagabalus, 218-222 CE. This reverse, Saeculi Felicitas ('the good fortune of the age'), shows Felicitas sacrificing over a lighted altar with a star in the field, a promise of prosperity under the new reign. 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-2 271\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\/925-silver-chain-with-pendant\"\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\u003ePrivate family collection assembled in the 1960s, later inherited by the previous owner (K.V.D., Belgium). 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":180.0,"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 AVGVSTA\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTranslation:\u003c\/em\u003e Augusta\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDescription:\u003c\/em\u003e Bust of Julia Mamaea, diademed, draped, right.\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\/925-silver-chain-with-pendant\"\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\u003ePrivate family collection assembled in the 1960s, later inherited by the previous owner (K.V.D., Belgium). 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":190.0,"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\/925-silver-chain-with-pendant\"\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\u003eEuropean coin dealer; acquired by Aurora Antiqua in 2026. No earlier provenance recorded. 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":false}],"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\/925-silver-chain-with-pendant\"\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\u003eEuropean coin dealer; acquired by Aurora Antiqua in 2026. No earlier provenance recorded. 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":false}],"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\/925-silver-chain-with-pendant\"\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":130.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"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\/925-silver-chain-with-pendant\"\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":false}],"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\/925-silver-chain-with-pendant\"\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":false}],"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\/925-silver-chain-with-pendant\"\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":95.0,"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\/925-silver-chain-with-pendant\"\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":120.0,"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\/925-silver-chain-with-pendant\"\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\u003ePrivate family collection assembled in the 1960s, later inherited by the previous owner (K.V.D., Belgium). 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":false}],"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\/925-silver-chain-with-pendant\"\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\u003ePrivate family collection assembled in the 1960s, later inherited by the previous owner (K.V.D., Belgium). 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":110.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"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\/925-silver-chain-with-pendant\"\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\u003ePrivate family collection assembled in the 1960s, later inherited by the previous owner (K.V.D., Belgium). 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":false}],"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' (218-222 AD, RIC IV-2 271)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoman Silver Denarius 'Julia Maesa' (218-222 AD, RIC IV-2 271)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA very fine (vf) denarius struck for Julia Maesa under Elagabalus 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 AVGVSTA\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTranslation:\u003c\/em\u003e Augusta\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDescription:\u003c\/em\u003e Bust of Julia Maesa, hair waved and turned up low at the back, draped, right.\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, sacrificing with patera in right hand over lighted altar and holding long caduceus in left hand; star in right field.\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 were struck at Rome under Elagabalus, 218-222 CE. This reverse, Saeculi Felicitas ('the good fortune of the age'), shows Felicitas sacrificing over a lighted altar with a star in the field, a promise of prosperity under the new reign. 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-2 271\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\/925-silver-chain-with-pendant\"\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\u003ePrivate family collection assembled in the 1960s, later inherited by the previous owner (K.V.D., Belgium). 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":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/C-024-S-01-obverse.jpg?v=1778504511"},{"product_id":"roman-silver-denarius-gordian-iii-c-26-s","title":"Roman Silver Denarius 'Gordian III' (241 CE, RIC IV Gordian III 127)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoman Silver Denarius 'Gordian III' (241 CE, RIC IV Gordian III 127)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA silver denarius struck under Gordian III at Rome in 241 CE.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eObverse\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLegend:\u003c\/em\u003e IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eDescription:\u003c\/em\u003e Bust of Gordian III, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eReverse\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLegend:\u003c\/em\u003e DIANA LVCIFERA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eDescription:\u003c\/em\u003e Diana, draped, standing right, holding lighted torch in right (?) hand\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHistorical context\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGordian III became emperor at thirteen in 238 CE, after the year that saw six claimants, and died on the Persian campaign in 244. His reign falls in the decade when the antoninianus overtook the denarius, and both denominations were struck for him at Rome.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: Denarius\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMint: Rome\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate struck: 241 CE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReference: RIC IV Gordian III 127\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 2.52 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiameter: 19.8 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial (catalogue type): Silver; the alloy of this specimen has not been tested\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs photographed. The portrait and the obverse legend are legible; the surfaces carry the wear of circulation. The photographs form part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWear it as a pendant\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis coin can be paired with our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/925-silver-chain-with-pendant\"\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\u003ch2\u003eProvenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrivate family collection assembled in the 1960s, later inherited by the previous owner (K.V.D., Belgium).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCertificate of Authenticity\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA certificate of authenticity is issued by Aurora Antiqua with every piece. The type attribution above follows the cited RIC IV Gordian III 127 record.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63503485993290,"sku":"C-26-S","price":190.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/C-26-S_both.jpg?v=1789146749"},{"product_id":"roman-silver-denarius-caracalla-c-27-s","title":"Roman Silver Denarius 'Caracalla' (214 CE, RIC IV Caracalla 244)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoman Silver Denarius 'Caracalla' (214 CE, RIC IV Caracalla 244)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA silver denarius struck under Caracalla at Rome in 214 CE.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eObverse\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLegend:\u003c\/em\u003e ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eDescription:\u003c\/em\u003e Head of Caracalla, laureate, right\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eReverse\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLegend:\u003c\/em\u003e P M TR P XVII COS IIII P P\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eDescription:\u003c\/em\u003e Serapis, wearing polos on head, standing front, head left, raising right hand and holding transverse sceptre in left hand\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHistorical context\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCaracalla ruled from 198 to 217 CE, from 211 alone after the murder of his brother Geta. His reign extended Roman citizenship to nearly every free inhabitant of the empire and paid for its armies by debasing the coinage, introducing the double denarius that would displace this denomination within a generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: Denarius\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMint: Rome\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate struck: 214 CE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReference: RIC IV Caracalla 244\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 2.62 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiameter: 19.8 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial (catalogue type): Silver; the alloy of this specimen has not been tested\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs photographed. The portrait and the obverse legend are legible; the surfaces carry the wear of circulation. The photographs form part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWear it as a pendant\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis coin can be paired with our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/925-silver-chain-with-pendant\"\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\u003ch2\u003eProvenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrivate family collection assembled in the 1960s, later inherited by the previous owner (K.V.D., Belgium).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCertificate of Authenticity\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA certificate of authenticity is issued by Aurora Antiqua with every piece. The type attribution above follows the cited RIC IV Caracalla 244 record.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63503487336778,"sku":"C-27-S","price":210.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/C-27-S_both.jpg?v=1789146759"},{"product_id":"roman-silver-denarius-severus-alexander-c-28-s","title":"Roman Silver Denarius 'Severus Alexander' (228-231 CE, RIC IV Severus Alexander 208)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoman Silver Denarius 'Severus Alexander' (228-231 CE, RIC IV Severus Alexander 208)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA silver denarius struck under Severus Alexander at Rome in 228-231 CE.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eObverse\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLegend:\u003c\/em\u003e IMP SEV ALEXAND AVG\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eDescription:\u003c\/em\u003e Head of Severus Alexander, laureate, right\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eReverse\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLegend:\u003c\/em\u003e PERPETVITATI AVG\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eDescription:\u003c\/em\u003e Perpetuitas (or Securitas), draped, standing left, holding globe in right hand and transverse sceptre in left hand and leaning on column with left arm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHistorical context\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeverus Alexander reigned from 222 to 235 CE, for much of it under the influence of his mother Julia Mamaea. His denarii are the last Roman imperial silver struck to a sustained standard before the antoninianus replaced the denomination for over a century.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: Denarius\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMint: Rome\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate struck: 228-231 CE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReference: RIC IV Severus Alexander 208\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 2.97 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiameter: 20.1 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial (catalogue type): Silver; the alloy of this specimen has not been tested\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs photographed. The portrait and the obverse legend are legible; the surfaces carry the wear of circulation. The photographs form part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWear it as a pendant\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis coin can be paired with our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/925-silver-chain-with-pendant\"\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\u003ch2\u003eProvenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrivate family collection assembled in the 1960s, later inherited by the previous owner (K.V.D., Belgium).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCertificate of Authenticity\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA certificate of authenticity is issued by Aurora Antiqua with every piece. The type attribution above follows the cited RIC IV Severus Alexander 208 record.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63503488319818,"sku":"C-28-S","price":140.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/C-28-S_both.jpg?v=1789146769"},{"product_id":"roman-silver-denarius-severus-alexander-c-30-s","title":"Roman Silver Denarius 'Severus Alexander' (225 CE, RIC IV Severus Alexander 48)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoman Silver Denarius 'Severus Alexander' (225 CE, RIC IV Severus Alexander 48)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA silver denarius struck under Severus Alexander at Rome in 225 CE.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eObverse\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLegend:\u003c\/em\u003e IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eDescription:\u003c\/em\u003e Bust of Severus Alexander, laureate, draped, right\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eReverse\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLegend:\u003c\/em\u003e P M TR P IIII COS P P\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eDescription:\u003c\/em\u003e Severus Alexander, laureate, in military attire with cloak behind back, standing left, holding globe in right hand and spear reversed in left hand\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHistorical context\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeverus Alexander reigned from 222 to 235 CE, for much of it under the influence of his mother Julia Mamaea. His denarii are the last Roman imperial silver struck to a sustained standard before the antoninianus replaced the denomination for over a century.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: Denarius\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMint: Rome\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate struck: 225 CE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReference: RIC IV Severus Alexander 48\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 2.9 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiameter: 19.4 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial (catalogue type): Silver; the alloy of this specimen has not been tested\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs photographed. The portrait and the obverse legend are legible; the surfaces carry the wear of circulation. The photographs form part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWear it as a pendant\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis coin can be paired with our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/925-silver-chain-with-pendant\"\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\u003ch2\u003eProvenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrivate family collection assembled in the 1960s, later inherited by the previous owner (K.V.D., Belgium).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCertificate of Authenticity\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA certificate of authenticity is issued by Aurora Antiqua with every piece. The type attribution above follows the cited RIC IV Severus Alexander 48 record.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63503490613578,"sku":"C-30-S","price":140.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/C-30-S_both.jpg?v=1789146778"},{"product_id":"roman-silver-antoninianus-gordian-iii-c-31-s","title":"Roman Silver Antoninianus 'Gordian III' (240 CE, RIC IV Gordian III 70)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoman Silver Antoninianus 'Gordian III' (240 CE, RIC IV Gordian III 70)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA silver antoninianus struck under Gordian III at Rome in 240 CE.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eObverse\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLegend:\u003c\/em\u003e IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eDescription:\u003c\/em\u003e Bust of Gordian III, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eReverse\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLegend:\u003c\/em\u003e ROMAE AETERNAE\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eDescription:\u003c\/em\u003e Roma, helmeted, in military attire, seated left on shield, holding Victory in extended right hand and spear in left hand\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote:\u003c\/em\u003e the legend is given from the catalogue record; it is not securely legible on this specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHistorical context\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGordian III became emperor at thirteen in 238 CE, after the year that saw six claimants, and died on the Persian campaign in 244. His reign falls in the decade when the antoninianus overtook the denarius, and both denominations were struck for him at Rome.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: Antoninianus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMint: Rome\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate struck: 240 CE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReference: RIC IV Gordian III 70\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 4.04 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiameter: 22.6 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial (catalogue type): Silver; the alloy of this specimen has not been tested\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs photographed. The portrait and the obverse legend are legible; the surfaces carry the wear of circulation. The photographs form part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWear it as a pendant\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis coin can be paired with our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/925-silver-chain-with-pendant\"\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\u003ch2\u003eProvenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrivate family collection assembled in the 1960s, later inherited by the previous owner (K.V.D., Belgium).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCertificate of Authenticity\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA certificate of authenticity is issued by Aurora Antiqua with every piece. The type attribution above follows the cited RIC IV Gordian III 70 record.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63503491498314,"sku":"C-31-S","price":170.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/C-31-S_both.jpg?v=1789146787"},{"product_id":"roman-silver-denarius-severus-alexander-c-33-s","title":"Roman Silver Denarius 'Severus Alexander' (231-235 CE, RIC IV Severus Alexander 235)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoman Silver Denarius 'Severus Alexander' (231-235 CE, RIC IV Severus Alexander 235)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA silver denarius struck under Severus Alexander at Rome in 231-235 CE.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eObverse\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLegend:\u003c\/em\u003e IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eDescription:\u003c\/em\u003e Bust of Severus Alexander, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eReverse\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLegend:\u003c\/em\u003e IOVI PROPVGNATORI\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eDescription:\u003c\/em\u003e Jupiter, standing front, in war-like attitude, left, head right, feet apart, hurling thunderbolt with right hand\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHistorical context\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeverus Alexander reigned from 222 to 235 CE, for much of it under the influence of his mother Julia Mamaea. His denarii are the last Roman imperial silver struck to a sustained standard before the antoninianus replaced the denomination for over a century.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: Denarius\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMint: Rome\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate struck: 231-235 CE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReference: RIC IV Severus Alexander 235\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 2.76 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiameter: 19.2 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial (catalogue type): Silver; the alloy of this specimen has not been tested\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs photographed. The portrait and the obverse legend are legible; the surfaces carry the wear of circulation. The photographs form part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWear it as a pendant\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis coin can be paired with our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/925-silver-chain-with-pendant\"\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\u003ch2\u003eProvenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrivate family collection assembled in the 1960s, later inherited by the previous owner (K.V.D., Belgium).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCertificate of Authenticity\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA certificate of authenticity is issued by Aurora Antiqua with every piece. The type attribution above follows the cited RIC IV Severus Alexander 235 record.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63503492481354,"sku":"C-33-S","price":140.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/C-33-S_both.jpg?v=1789146798"},{"product_id":"roman-silver-denarius-elagabalus-c-34-s","title":"Roman Silver Denarius 'Elagabalus' (218-222 CE, RIC IV Elagabalus 161b)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoman Silver Denarius 'Elagabalus' (218-222 CE, RIC IV Elagabalus 161b)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA silver denarius struck under Elagabalus at Rome in 218-222 CE.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eObverse\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLegend:\u003c\/em\u003e IMP ANTONINVS PIVS AVG\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eDescription:\u003c\/em\u003e Bust of Elagabalus, laureate, draped, right\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eReverse\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLegend:\u003c\/em\u003e VICTORIA AVG\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eDescription:\u003c\/em\u003e Victory, winged, draped, flying right, holding diadem (or garland) with both hands; to either side, shield; in field, star\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHistorical context\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eElagabalus, born Varius Avitus Bassianus, was made emperor at fourteen in 218 CE and killed by the praetorians four years later. He had been hereditary priest of the sun god Elagabal at Emesa in Syria, and his coinage is unusual in Roman imperial silver for advertising that priesthood directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: Denarius\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMint: Rome\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate struck: 218-222 CE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReference: RIC IV Elagabalus 161b\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial (catalogue type): Silver; the alloy of this specimen has not been tested\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs photographed. The portrait and the obverse legend are legible; the surfaces carry the wear of circulation. The photographs form part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWear it as a pendant\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis coin can be paired with our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/925-silver-chain-with-pendant\"\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\u003ch2\u003eProvenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrivate family collection assembled in the 1960s, later inherited by the previous owner (K.V.D., Belgium).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCertificate of Authenticity\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA certificate of authenticity is issued by Aurora Antiqua with every piece. The type attribution above follows the cited RIC IV Elagabalus 161b record.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63503495790922,"sku":"C-34-S","price":180.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/C-34-S_both.jpg?v=1789146807"},{"product_id":"roman-silver-denarius-severus-alexander-c-35-s","title":"Roman Silver Denarius 'Severus Alexander' (223 CE, RIC IV Severus Alexander 23)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoman Silver Denarius 'Severus Alexander' (223 CE, RIC IV Severus Alexander 23)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA silver denarius struck under Severus Alexander at Rome in 223 CE.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eObverse\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLegend:\u003c\/em\u003e IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eDescription:\u003c\/em\u003e Bust of Severus Alexander, laureate, draped, right\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eReverse\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLegend:\u003c\/em\u003e P M TR P II COS P P\u003cbr\u003e\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\u003ch2\u003eHistorical context\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeverus Alexander reigned from 222 to 235 CE, for much of it under the influence of his mother Julia Mamaea. His denarii are the last Roman imperial silver struck to a sustained standard before the antoninianus replaced the denomination for over a century.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: Denarius\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMint: Rome\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate struck: 223 CE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReference: RIC IV Severus Alexander 23\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 3.14 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiameter: 19.1 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial (catalogue type): Silver; the alloy of this specimen has not been tested\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs photographed. The portrait and the obverse legend are legible; the surfaces carry the wear of circulation. The photographs form part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWear it as a pendant\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis coin can be paired with our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/925-silver-chain-with-pendant\"\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\u003ch2\u003eProvenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrivate family collection assembled in the 1960s, later inherited by the previous owner (K.V.D., Belgium).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCertificate of Authenticity\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA certificate of authenticity is issued by Aurora Antiqua with every piece. The type attribution above follows the cited RIC IV Severus Alexander 23 record.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63503499067722,"sku":"C-35-S","price":140.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/C-35-S_both.jpg?v=1789146817"},{"product_id":"roman-silver-denarius-maximinus-thrax-c-36-s","title":"Roman Silver Denarius 'Maximinus Thrax' (236-238 CE, RIC IV Maximinus Thrax 19)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoman Silver Denarius 'Maximinus Thrax' (236-238 CE, RIC IV Maximinus Thrax 19)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA silver denarius struck under Maximinus Thrax at Rome in 236-238 CE.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eObverse\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLegend:\u003c\/em\u003e MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG GERM\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eDescription:\u003c\/em\u003e Bust of Maximinus I, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eReverse\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLegend:\u003c\/em\u003e PAX AVGVSTI\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eDescription:\u003c\/em\u003e Pax, draped, standing left, holding branch in extended right hand and transverse sceptre in left hand\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHistorical context\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaximinus I, called Thrax, was raised to the purple by the army on the Rhine in 235 CE and never entered Rome as emperor. His accession is the conventional opening of the Crisis of the Third Century, and his denarii are among the last struck of the denomination.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: Denarius\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMint: Rome\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate struck: 236-238 CE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReference: RIC IV Maximinus Thrax 19 (denarius)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 3.09 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiameter: 19.7 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial (catalogue type): Silver; the alloy of this specimen has not been tested\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs photographed. The portrait and the obverse legend are legible; the surfaces carry the wear of circulation. The photographs form part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWear it as a pendant\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis coin can be paired with our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/925-silver-chain-with-pendant\"\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\u003ch2\u003eProvenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrivate family collection assembled in the 1960s, later inherited by the previous owner (K.V.D., Belgium).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCertificate of Authenticity\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA certificate of authenticity is issued by Aurora Antiqua with every piece. The type attribution above follows the cited RIC IV Maximinus Thrax 19 (denarius) record.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63503501295946,"sku":"C-36-S","price":180.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/C-36-S_both.jpg?v=1789146826"},{"product_id":"roman-silver-denarius-elagabalus-c-37-s","title":"Roman Silver Denarius 'Elagabalus' (218-222 CE, RIC IV Elagabalus 200)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoman Silver Denarius 'Elagabalus' (218-222 CE, RIC IV Elagabalus 200)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA silver denarius struck under Elagabalus at Antioch, Syria in 218-222 CE.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eObverse\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLegend:\u003c\/em\u003e IMP ANTONINVS PIVS AVG\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eDescription:\u003c\/em\u003e Bust of Elagabalus, horned, laureate, draped, right\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eReverse\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLegend:\u003c\/em\u003e SVMMVS SACERDOS AVG\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eDescription:\u003c\/em\u003e Elagabalus, in Syrian priestly robes, standing left, sacrificing out of patera in right hand over tripod, holding club downwards in left hand; in field, star\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHistorical context\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eElagabalus, born Varius Avitus Bassianus, was made emperor at fourteen in 218 CE and killed by the praetorians four years later. He had been hereditary priest of the sun god Elagabal at Emesa in Syria, and his coinage is unusual in Roman imperial silver for advertising that priesthood directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: Denarius\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMint: Antioch, Syria\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate struck: 218-222 CE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReference: RIC IV Elagabalus 200\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 2.36 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiameter: 18.9 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial (catalogue type): Silver; the alloy of this specimen has not been tested\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs photographed. The portrait and the obverse legend are legible; the surfaces carry the wear of circulation. The photographs form part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWear it as a pendant\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis coin can be paired with our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/925-silver-chain-with-pendant\"\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\u003ch2\u003eProvenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrivate family collection assembled in the 1960s, later inherited by the previous owner (K.V.D., Belgium).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCertificate of Authenticity\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA certificate of authenticity is issued by Aurora Antiqua with every piece. The type attribution above follows the cited RIC IV Elagabalus 200 record.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63503503950154,"sku":"C-37-S","price":200.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/C-37-S_both.jpg?v=1789146835"},{"product_id":"roman-silver-denarius-severus-alexander-c-38-s","title":"Roman Silver Denarius 'Severus Alexander' (222-228 CE, RIC IV Severus Alexander 182c)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoman Silver Denarius 'Severus Alexander' (222-228 CE, RIC IV Severus Alexander 182c)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA silver denarius struck under Severus Alexander at Rome in 222-228 CE.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eObverse\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLegend:\u003c\/em\u003e IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eDescription:\u003c\/em\u003e Bust of Severus Alexander, laureate, draped, right\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eReverse\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLegend:\u003c\/em\u003e VIRTVS AVG\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eDescription:\u003c\/em\u003e Virtus, helmeted, in military attire, standing right, holding spear reversed in right hand and resting left hand on shield\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHistorical context\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeverus Alexander reigned from 222 to 235 CE, for much of it under the influence of his mother Julia Mamaea. His denarii are the last Roman imperial silver struck to a sustained standard before the antoninianus replaced the denomination for over a century.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: Denarius\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMint: Rome\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate struck: 222-228 CE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReference: RIC IV Severus Alexander 182c\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 2.95 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial (catalogue type): Silver; the alloy of this specimen has not been tested\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs photographed. The portrait and the obverse legend are legible; the surfaces carry the wear of circulation. The photographs form part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWear it as a pendant\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis coin can be paired with our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/925-silver-chain-with-pendant\"\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\u003ch2\u003eProvenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrivate family collection assembled in the 1960s, later inherited by the previous owner (K.V.D., Belgium).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCertificate of Authenticity\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA certificate of authenticity is issued by Aurora Antiqua with every piece. The type attribution above follows the cited RIC IV Severus Alexander 182c record.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63503508275530,"sku":"C-38-S","price":140.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/C-38-S_both.jpg?v=1789146845"},{"product_id":"roman-silver-denarius-maximinus-thrax-c-32-s","title":"Roman Silver Denarius 'Maximinus Thrax' (236-238 CE, RIC IV Maximinus Thrax 20)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoman Silver Denarius 'Maximinus Thrax' (236-238 CE, RIC IV Maximinus Thrax 20)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA silver denarius struck under Maximinus Thrax at Rome in 236-238 CE.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eObverse\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLegend:\u003c\/em\u003e MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG GERM\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eDescription:\u003c\/em\u003e Bust of Maximinus I, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eReverse\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLegend:\u003c\/em\u003e PROVIDENTIA AVG\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eDescription:\u003c\/em\u003e Providentia, draped, standing left, holding wand in right hand over globe set on ground and cornucopiae in left hand\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHistorical context\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaximinus I, called Thrax, was raised to the purple by the army on the Rhine in 235 CE and never entered Rome as emperor. His accession is the conventional opening of the Crisis of the Third Century, and his denarii are among the last struck of the denomination.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: Denarius\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMint: Rome\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate struck: 236-238 CE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReference: RIC IV Maximinus Thrax 20\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 2.37 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiameter: 20.2 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial (catalogue type): Silver; the alloy of this specimen has not been tested\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs photographed. The portrait and the obverse legend are legible; the surfaces carry the wear of circulation. The photographs form part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWear it as a pendant\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis coin can be paired with our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/925-silver-chain-with-pendant\"\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\u003ch2\u003eProvenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrivate family collection assembled in the 1960s, later inherited by the previous owner (K.V.D., Belgium).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCertificate of Authenticity\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA certificate of authenticity is issued by Aurora Antiqua with every piece. The type attribution above follows the cited RIC IV Maximinus Thrax 20 record.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63503687123274,"sku":"C-32-S","price":180.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/C-32-S_both.jpg?v=1789147698"}],"url":"https:\/\/auroraantiqua.com\/collections\/ancient-roman-coins.oembed?page=2","provider":"Aurora Antiqua","version":"1.0","type":"link"}