This silver denarius was struck during the reign of Hadrian, one of Rome’s most capable emperors. The obverse bears his laureate portrait, while the reverse shows a rare celestial motif: a crescent moon accompanied by a single star — symbols that may have invoked divine protection, cosmic order, or the emperor’s place under the heavens.
Now set in a custom sterling silver bezel, the coin is secured without adhesives, preserving both sides in full. A wearable relic of Rome’s golden age of stability and culture.
The History
Hadrian ruled at the height of the Roman Empire’s prosperity, remembered for consolidating its borders and fostering art, architecture, and philosophy. His coinage often carried messages beyond political authority — celebrating the empire’s peace, stability, and connection to the divine.
The pairing of moon and star was unusual in Roman coinage, carrying connotations of celestial order and divine favor. To citizens and soldiers alike, such symbols reassured them that Rome’s power was sanctioned not just by men, but by the cosmos itself.
Coin Details
Ruler: Hadrian
Date: Struck c. AD 117–138
Mint: Rome
Type: Silver denarius
Obverse: Laureate head of Hadrian right
Reverse: Crescent moon and single star
What's Included
Authentic silver denarius of Hadrian (c. AD 117–138), guaranteed genuine
Custom sterling silver bezel setting
Matching sterling silver chain (16", 18", 20", or 24")
Certificate of authenticity with historical notes
Luxury presentation box
Polishing cloth
Free insured U.S. shipping (international available)
7-day return and exchange policy
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.
Hadrian, Moon and Star in Silver
Sterling Silver
$1,075.00
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