The Emperor and the Elephant | Rome, AD 148–149 | Bronze Dupondius in Sterling Silver
The Emperor and the Elephant
Struck in Rome, AD 148–149 | Set in Sterling Silver
Struck under Antoninus Pius, this large bronze dupondius features a remarkable reverse: an armored elephant walking left, commemorating the emperor’s public games and the Roman tradition of showcasing exotic animals to the people.
The obverse shows the emperor’s laureate portrait with the inscription ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XII. The reverse reads MVNIFICENTIA AVG—“the generosity of the emperor”—with COS IIII S–C below, identifying the coin’s date and authority.
Now set in a solid sterling silver bezel, the coin becomes a commanding pendant. The elephant, both regal and strange, reminds us of Rome’s vast empire and its power to astonish. Handcrafted and polished, this piece is designed to last and invite conversation.
- Setting Material:
- Sterling Silver
- Coin size:
- Large
- Setting Type:
- Bezel
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