This pendant features a genuine silver denarius struck in Rome under Commodus, honoring the deified Marcus Aurelius after his death in AD 180. The coin is hand-set in a custom 18k gold bezel, shaped and polished by hand to fit its contours, ensuring both secure preservation and elegant wear.
The History
Marcus Aurelius, remembered as the “Philosopher Emperor,” ruled Rome from AD 161 to 180 and is celebrated for his Stoic meditations and steady leadership during war and plague. His death marked the end of the Pax Romana, and his son Commodus issued this coin to commemorate his father’s apotheosis.
The obverse shows Marcus’s bare head, serene in its simplicity. On the reverse, an eagle stands upon a globe with wings outstretched—a symbol of the emperor’s soul rising to the heavens and a powerful affirmation of Rome’s divine destiny.
This coin is now preserved in a hand-crafted 18k gold bezel, hammered and polished to follow its ancient flan. Each bezel is unique, ensuring no two pendants are ever alike.
Coin Details
Type: silver denarius
Date: Struck under Commodus, c. AD 180
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Bare head of Divus Marcus Aurelius right
Reverse: Eagle standing right on globe
Diameter: ~19 mm
Weight: 4 g
Metal: ancient silver
What’s Included
Hand-set pendant in 18k gold bezel
Sterling silver chain (18, 20, or 24 inches) included
Optional 14k or 18k gold chain upgrade at checkout
Certificate of authenticity with historical notes
Luxury gift box
Free insured U.S. shipping (international available)
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.
Marcus Aurelius in 18k Gold
$1,375.00
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Are all coins authentic?
Yes — all coins are genuine, not replicas. Fakes are rare because good forgeries take too much effort for low-value coins, and bad ones are easy to spot.
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