Ancient Roman, Empire Bronze Coin pendant - Constancio I / Fallen rider (No reserve price)
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 250 - € 300
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Bronze pendant with a Constantius II-era follis minted 348–361 in Arles, featuring the emperor on the obverse and a marching Roman soldier subduing a barbarian rider on the reverse, connected to a modern chain and titled ConstanciolI/Jinete caído.
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Pendant in silvered metal encapsulated, for better preservation, with bronze follis minted between the years 348-361 during the reign of Constantius II as Emperor. Mint in Arles. It is linked to a modern silver 925 chain necklace.
Obverse: bust facing right of Emperor Constantius II with a pearl diadem, draped tunic and cuirass.
Reverse: a progressing Roman soldier spears an enemy barbarian horseman who falls from his horse and tries to defend himself. Inscription "FEL TEMP REPARATIO" - The restoration of happy times -.
In this turbulent era, the message of optimism, stability and military strength was sought to be conveyed to the citizens.
It ships with a sheet of legal declarations.
Customs costs outside the EU will be borne by the auction winner.
Seller's Story
Thousands of years ago, in the ancient cities of Greece, the AGORA was the heart of the community. It was not just a market; it was the place where people gathered to share ideas, discover the world, and marvel at knowledge.
Today, that spirit is reborn, but on a much larger scale. Welcome to AGORA.
Our story doesn't begin decades ago, but billions of years ago. It begins in the vacuum of space, where the violent birth of a star forged the METEORITES that you can touch with your own hands today. It continues beneath the Earth's crust, where the patience of the Earth combined heat, pressure, and time to sculpt the perfect geometry of the MINERALS. And finally, it meets us through ARCHAEOLOGY: the fragments of vases, tools, and coins that our ancestors left behind as clues to who we are.
At AGORA we believe that the most valuable objects are not those that shine on the outside, but those that have a story to tell. We are not just a store; we are a meeting point between the cosmos, the Earth, and humanity.
Each piece in our display cases is an authentic fragment of eternity. A witness of the Big Bang, a secret buried for millennia, or a relic of a lost civilization. Entering here is the beginning of a journey through time. We invite you to discover your own fragment of history.
Translated by Google TranslatePendant in silvered metal encapsulated, for better preservation, with bronze follis minted between the years 348-361 during the reign of Constantius II as Emperor. Mint in Arles. It is linked to a modern silver 925 chain necklace.
Obverse: bust facing right of Emperor Constantius II with a pearl diadem, draped tunic and cuirass.
Reverse: a progressing Roman soldier spears an enemy barbarian horseman who falls from his horse and tries to defend himself. Inscription "FEL TEMP REPARATIO" - The restoration of happy times -.
In this turbulent era, the message of optimism, stability and military strength was sought to be conveyed to the citizens.
It ships with a sheet of legal declarations.
Customs costs outside the EU will be borne by the auction winner.
Seller's Story
Thousands of years ago, in the ancient cities of Greece, the AGORA was the heart of the community. It was not just a market; it was the place where people gathered to share ideas, discover the world, and marvel at knowledge.
Today, that spirit is reborn, but on a much larger scale. Welcome to AGORA.
Our story doesn't begin decades ago, but billions of years ago. It begins in the vacuum of space, where the violent birth of a star forged the METEORITES that you can touch with your own hands today. It continues beneath the Earth's crust, where the patience of the Earth combined heat, pressure, and time to sculpt the perfect geometry of the MINERALS. And finally, it meets us through ARCHAEOLOGY: the fragments of vases, tools, and coins that our ancestors left behind as clues to who we are.
At AGORA we believe that the most valuable objects are not those that shine on the outside, but those that have a story to tell. We are not just a store; we are a meeting point between the cosmos, the Earth, and humanity.
Each piece in our display cases is an authentic fragment of eternity. A witness of the Big Bang, a secret buried for millennia, or a relic of a lost civilization. Entering here is the beginning of a journey through time. We invite you to discover your own fragment of history.
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Era
Before 1400
Culture
Ancient Roman, Empire
Metal
Bronze
Century/timeframe
S. IV d.C.
Acquired from
Private collection
Total weight
4.85 g
Year acquired
2025
Condition
Good condition - used with some signs of wear
Country acquired from
Belgium
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Title additional information
Constancio I / Fallen rider
Previous owner - year acquired
1968
Previous owner - country acquired from
Spain
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
