Roman. Antoninus Pius. Emperor & Elephant (138-161CE, set in silver)
Lovely coin bought from a reputable US coin dealer. The reverse shows one of my favorite animals. Note that the coin is quite large.
-- Coin information:
Bronze Dupondius
Obverse: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XII, laureate head right
Reverse: MVNIFICENTIA AVG, armoured elephant walking left; COS IIII SC in two lines in exergue
Struck 148-149 CE in Rome
Though seeming perhaps odd to us to use the image of an armoured elephant as emblematic of the generosity of the emperor, to the ancient Romans this depiction would have presented Antoninus Pius as a benevolent emperor, and reminded them of the displays of wild beasts he arranged for their delight. Being struck in AD 148 it is possible that this coin specifically references the Ludi Saeculares of that year.
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To appreciate the pendant's size, the relief of the coin and the shape of the bail, see the picture showing the coin next to a US quarter (will post soon). The coin was carefully handled so no damage was done to it and meticulously set in a silver bezel, which was then hammered over the edge of both sides. This was then sanded and polished. This pendant is built to last.
This piece will come with certificate which guarantees authenticity and provides background information (listed above) .
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Why buy from us? I see a lot of pre-made bezels, that are made for modern coins passing as "handmade" jewelry. Each of our coins is carefully handset in a custom made bezel which takes time and skill.Import fees, duties, customs fees etc. charged by the buyer's country will be the sole responsibility of the buyer. It is impossible for us to know what these fees are so please direct your questions on these matters to your country's customs department. We cannot refund postage on orders that are returned because of customs issues, including refusal to pay customs on the part of the buyer.
Lovely coin bought from a reputable US coin dealer. The reverse shows one of my favorite animals. Note that the coin is quite large.
-- Coin information:
Bronze Dupondius
Obverse: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XII, laureate head right
Reverse: MVNIFICENTIA AVG, armoured elephant walking left; COS IIII SC in two lines in exergue
Struck 148-149 CE in Rome
Though seeming perhaps odd to us to use the image of an armoured elephant as emblematic of the generosity of the emperor, to the ancient Romans this depiction would have presented Antoninus Pius as a benevolent emperor, and reminded them of the displays of wild beasts he arranged for their delight. Being struck in AD 148 it is possible that this coin specifically references the Ludi Saeculares of that year.
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To appreciate the pendant's size, the relief of the coin and the shape of the bail, see the picture showing the coin next to a US quarter (will post soon). The coin was carefully handled so no damage was done to it and meticulously set in a silver bezel, which was then hammered over the edge of both sides. This was then sanded and polished. This pendant is built to last.
This piece will come with certificate which guarantees authenticity and provides background information (listed above) .
Follow on instagram @peregrinependants
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Why buy from us? I see a lot of pre-made bezels, that are made for modern coins passing as "handmade" jewelry. Each of our coins is carefully handset in a custom made bezel which takes time and skill.Import fees, duties, customs fees etc. charged by the buyer's country will be the sole responsibility of the buyer. It is impossible for us to know what these fees are so please direct your questions on these matters to your country's customs department. We cannot refund postage on orders that are returned because of customs issues, including refusal to pay customs on the part of the buyer.
Lovely coin bought from a reputable US coin dealer. The reverse shows one of my favorite animals. Note that the coin is quite large.
-- Coin information:
Bronze Dupondius
Obverse: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XII, laureate head right
Reverse: MVNIFICENTIA AVG, armoured elephant walking left; COS IIII SC in two lines in exergue
Struck 148-149 CE in Rome
Though seeming perhaps odd to us to use the image of an armoured elephant as emblematic of the generosity of the emperor, to the ancient Romans this depiction would have presented Antoninus Pius as a benevolent emperor, and reminded them of the displays of wild beasts he arranged for their delight. Being struck in AD 148 it is possible that this coin specifically references the Ludi Saeculares of that year.
—
To appreciate the pendant's size, the relief of the coin and the shape of the bail, see the picture showing the coin next to a US quarter (will post soon). The coin was carefully handled so no damage was done to it and meticulously set in a silver bezel, which was then hammered over the edge of both sides. This was then sanded and polished. This pendant is built to last.
This piece will come with certificate which guarantees authenticity and provides background information (listed above) .
Follow on instagram @peregrinependants
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Why buy from us? I see a lot of pre-made bezels, that are made for modern coins passing as "handmade" jewelry. Each of our coins is carefully handset in a custom made bezel which takes time and skill.Import fees, duties, customs fees etc. charged by the buyer's country will be the sole responsibility of the buyer. It is impossible for us to know what these fees are so please direct your questions on these matters to your country's customs department. We cannot refund postage on orders that are returned because of customs issues, including refusal to pay customs on the part of the buyer.
Why buy from Peregrine Pendants?
I specialize in setting ancient coins. As a collector, I create jewelry to share these amazing objects. Setting them, however, requires knowledge because of their irregular shapes. There are some quality competitors, but most sellers fall outside of that group. What’s even worse than a poorly set coin is one that is forced into pre-made bezels. These may be suitable for some modern, machine-made, coins, but they are not for hand-struck ancient coins. We offer a range of settings and of coin types. What setting works best depends on the coin’s characteristics and the customer’s preference. For thin coins, I prefer a prong setting, and for thicker ones, a bezel setting. I wrote a blog on settings. Regarding pricing, many sellers take advantage of unaware buyers that think that something must be worth a lot since the coins are that old. In fact, many ancient coins can be bought for a modest price. It all depends on the coin and its quality. Certainly, if you are looking for an Athenian owl tetradrachm, you are going to have to spend quite a bit. When I am done setting, I research the competition before I price any pendant. Through this process, I think I offer my items at unbeatable prices. Feel free to message me if you think you found a better deal elsewhere (for the same coin type, in a similar condition, and set in the same way).
A note on import costs
Import fees, duties, customs fees etc. charged by the buyer's country will be the sole responsibility of the buyer. It is impossible for me to know what these fees are so please direct your questions on these matters to your country's customs department. I cannot refund postage on orders that are returned because of customs issues, including refusal to pay customs on the part of the buyer.condition, and set in the same way).
