This extraordinary pendant features a genuine Koson gold stater, struck in Thrace around 44 BC, during one of the most volatile moments in Roman history. The obverse depicts a Roman consul flanked by two lictors, directly echoing the famed Brutus aureus issued just before the assassination of Julius Caesar. The reverse shows an eagle standing on a scepter, holding a laurel wreath—symbols of divine favor and imperial triumph.
Hand-set in a minimalist 18k gold bezel, custom-forged to fit the coin’s natural form, this pendant is part of The Peregrine Collection—our most exclusive line of rare and historically significant jewelry.
The History
Koson staters occupy a unique place in numismatic history. Struck in Thrace during the civil war years around Julius Caesar’s death, their imagery was unmistakably borrowed from Brutus’ own coinage. The consul and lictors motif reflected the republican ideals Brutus claimed to defend, while the eagle and scepter symbolized Rome’s enduring claim to power and divine sanction.
The survival of these coins outside Rome underscores the reach of Roman influence and the shifting allegiances of the time. To wear such a coin is to hold a fragment of the story of Caesar, Brutus, and the fragile republic that gave way to empire.
This particular piece is further distinguished by rarity: while Koson staters are scarce in their own right, very few have ever been set in fine jewelry. To our knowledge, this is the only example of this type mounted in solid gold, making it both a jewel and a historical statement without parallel.
Coin Details
Origin: Thracian Kingdom
Date: c. 44 BC
Type: Koson gold stater (“Brutus type”)
Obverse: Roman consul walking left, flanked by two lictors—adapted from Brutus’ coinage
Reverse: Eagle standing on scepter, holding laurel wreath
Material: Ancient gold
Diameter: ~19–20 mm
What’s Included
Authentic Koson gold stater set in solid 18k gold bezel
Matching 14k gold chain (18, 20, or 24 inches)
Certificate of authenticity with provenance notes
Red velvet presentation box
Polishing cloth and care instructions
Free insured U.S. shipping, worldwide shipping available
The Peregrine Collection
The Peregrine Collection represents the highest tier of our work — rare coins and artifacts elevated in solid 18k gold settings, often accented with gemstones. Each piece is one-of-a-kind, crafted entirely by hand to preserve the individuality of the ancient object while presenting it as fine jewelry.
These are not just pendants but heirlooms: timeless works of history and craftsmanship designed to be worn for a lifetime and passed down for generations. Only select pieces are designated as part of the Collection, chosen for their beauty, rarity, and enduring significance
Koson Gold Stater Pendant
18k Gold / Bezel / Medium
$5,250.00
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Are all coins authentic?
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