This pendant will feature an authentic silver denarius struck in Rome during the reign of Emperor Vespasian. The obverse bears his laureate portrait with the legend IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG. On the reverse, Jupiter Custos—the Guardian of Rome—stands nude, sacrificing from a patera over a lit altar, while holding a long vertical scepter. The type symbolizes divine protection over both the emperor and the Roman state.
The History
Vespasian rose to power in AD 69, the turbulent “Year of the Four Emperors.” A seasoned general from the Judean campaigns, he stabilized Rome after civil war and founded the Flavian dynasty. His reign emphasized pragmatic leadership, financial reform, and monumental construction—most famously the Flavian Amphitheater, better known as the Colosseum.
The reverse image of Jupiter Custos reflects his divine mandate, portraying Rome’s supreme deity as guardian of both emperor and empire. To wear this coin is to carry a reminder of the delicate balance between power, piety, and protection that defined Flavian rule.
Coin Details
Emperor: Vespasian (AD 69–79)
Date: AD 76–77
Mint: Rome
Denomination: Silver denarius
Weight: ~3.06 g
Diameter: ~19.7 mm
Obverse: IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG — Laureate head of Vespasian right
Reverse: IOVIS CVSTOS — Jupiter standing, sacrificing from patera over altar, holding long scepter
Material: Ancient silver
Size: See images for comparison with a U.S. quarter
What’s Included
Authentic silver denarius of Vespasian (AD 76–77)
Custom handmade setting in sterling silver or 18k gold (bezel or prong)
Signed certificate of authenticity with historical notes
Red velvet presentation box
Polishing cloth and care instructions
Free insured U.S. shipping, worldwide shipping available
7-day return for refund; 30-day return for store credit
Lifetime authenticity guarantee
The Peregrine Collection
The Peregrine Collection represents the finest of our offerings—rare or historically significant coins, each set in a fully hand-forged 18k gold bezel and paired with a dainty 14k gold chain. Every bezel is shaped, hammered, and polished entirely by hand to follow the natural contours of the ancient coin, ensuring both secure preservation and refined presentation. No two settings are ever alike, making each pendant a singular work of wearable history.
Vespasian Silver Denarius #4 Jupiter
18k Gold / Bezel / A
$875.00
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