Ancient Roman, Empire Bronze Coin pendant - Theodosius the Great (No reserve price)
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Bronze AE2 maiorina or centenionalis coin pendant from the Late Roman Empire (Theodosius I the Great, 379–383 AD), set in a silver-plated capsule with a modern 925 silver chain, weighing 5.17 g, in good used condition with some wear, provenance from a private collection (acquired 2010 from Belgium), known mint in Cyzicus; supplied with legal declarations of provenance.
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Encapsulated silver metal pendant, for better preservation, with AE2 maiorina or centenionalis bronze minted between 379-383 AD under the rule of Emperor Theodosius I the Great. Mint mark: Cyzicus. It is mounted on a modern 925 sterling silver chain.
Obverse; Bust of the emperor facing right with pearl diadem and military cuirass.
Reverse; the emperor standing with military attire, looking to the right and holding a labarum or standard in his left hand and a globe in his right while placing his foot on a kneeling captive.
Shipped with a legal declaration of provenance.
Customs duties outside the EU will be borne by the auction winner.
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Translated by Google TranslateEncapsulated silver metal pendant, for better preservation, with AE2 maiorina or centenionalis bronze minted between 379-383 AD under the rule of Emperor Theodosius I the Great. Mint mark: Cyzicus. It is mounted on a modern 925 sterling silver chain.
Obverse; Bust of the emperor facing right with pearl diadem and military cuirass.
Reverse; the emperor standing with military attire, looking to the right and holding a labarum or standard in his left hand and a globe in his right while placing his foot on a kneeling captive.
Shipped with a legal declaration of provenance.
Customs duties 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
5.17 g
Year acquired
2010
Condition
Good condition - used with some signs of wear
Country acquired from
Belgium
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Title additional information
Theodosius the Great
Previous owner - year acquired
1968
Previous owner - country acquired from
Belgium
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
