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Fel temp reparatio seems to be a rallying cry of sorts, representing feelings of nostalgia for earlier eras of long peace.Īrcadius, Honorius, and Theodosius II standing Side by side Instead of religious figures on the reverse, these coins have a soldier on horseback conquering a kneeling captive with the inscription fel temp reparatio (restoration of good/happy times). Soldier advancing, left spearing fallen horsemenĮach of the three bronze coins above are of Constantius II, who reigned from 337-361 C.E. Soldier advancing I, spearing fallen horseman Soldier advancing, spearing fallen horseman The Reverse has either a portrait of Mercury or Apollo, known to us because of the presence of the lyre and the helmet. Octavian, later known as Augustus, is the first Emperor of Rome. This coin, minted between 31-29 B.C.E., shows a bare-headed Octavian on the obverse. Uncertain Italian mint, possibly Rome, 32-31 B.C.E. Nude male figure (Mercury?) seated right on cloak on rocks, petasus slung behind, holding lyre with both handsĪ good exemplar of this very scarce and interesting issue, in VF+/VF condition, conserving complete details, including a nice portrait of Octavian, future Augustus. Reverse: CAESAR | DIVI F - Mercury or Apollo seated right on rocks, holding lyre. Group I, Uncertain Mints (Brundisium and Rome?) These items are common on coins of both Augustus and Julius Caesar.Īugustus (Octavian), AR Denarius, 32-29 B.C.E., Several interesting items are on display on the obverse, including ritual/priestly items of the simpulum and lituus. This coin was made in a military mint travelling with Octavian in c.37 B.C.E. īare head of Octavian right wearing slight beardĪugustus 91 Crawford 538/1 Sydenham 1334 The reverse shows a seated woman, with ears of corn and a cornucopia––most likely an image of the goddess Ceres. This particular coin was minted sometime around 71. and established the second Imperial Dynasty, the Flavians. Ĭeres (?) seated left, corn ears and poppy in right hand, cornucopiae in left All the gemstones, are secured in the settings.Obverse: IMP CAESAR VESPAS AVG COS III TR P P P. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold. Note: One gold Stater have the equivalent to 20 silver drachms or 50 copper pieces.Ĭondition: The overall condition of this pendant is excellent.

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Carthage was eventually completely destroyed in 146 BC by the Romans after a series of enormous battles known as the Punic wars. Embodied, at one point, by one of history's greatest military leaders, Hannibal.

Her position enabled her to become a powerful and influential city-state. Note: Carthage, one of the great cities of antiquity, was ideally located on the North African coast in modern day Tunisia. Stamped, with the gold assay hallmark, ' 18 KT'. The total weight is 13.95 Grams and the measures are 25.8 mm by 42 mm (1.01 x 1.65 Inches). The frame is embellished around, with a pave setting of 38 round brilliant cut diamonds (1.21 Carats, F color, VS-2 clarity) and 1 round cabochon cut (4 mm) of a natural Burmese red ruby of 0.12 carats. The coin is carefully mounted in a custom made frame, crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats, with a movable bale of 10 mm on top to wear into a chain. 97.5. Jenkins & Lewis, Group IV d, 224 (same dies) Literature references: SNG Copenhagen 977 Suppl. The overall condition is EF+/EF+ or better, with remains of the original mint luster on both sides and the coin is virtually in mint state, as struck. Fully well centered, with very high reliefs, superb details and a beautiful face. The coin have a weight of 7.65 grams and the strike is exceptional, with nice medal alignment and zero axis. ( The symbolism of the horse is unknown, but potentially related to another ancient Carthaginian god). Rev description: A standing horse to the right inside a dotted border.

She is shown facing to the left, wearing a triple long drop earring and beaded necklace, her hair is tied up, with a wreath of grains. Obv description: The portrait bust in profile of the chief goddess of Carthage, Tanit. Jeweled coin pendant with Ancient gold coin.Ī impressive and beautiful ancient Punic gold (Electrum) Stater coin, struck at the city of Carthage in Zeugitane in the 3th century bc (Ca.

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