Ancient Roman, Empire Roman Coin Antoninus Pius - Set in Modern Silver Pendant
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An original Roman Empire sestertius of Antoninus Pius, struck in 146 AD, is set in a custom-made 925 sterling silver pendant.
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Attention: due to customs regulations we can only ship inside the European Union. Please ensure you have a valid EU shipping address before placing a bid.
Silver pendant enclosing an authentic Roman coin. The sterling silver frame (marked 925) is custom-made to the coin and if desired can be removed without damaging the coin.
The coin pendant will be delivered in a jewellery box, a perfect gift for any occasion.
Coin: Æ Sestertius, Antoninus Pius, struck 146 AD.
Obverse: Laureate head right.
Legend: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P.
Reverse: Honos standing left, holding branch and cornucopia.
Legend: HONORI AVG COS IIII S-C.
Diameter: ± 34,3 mm
Ref: RIC 772; Sear 4179
Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) is available upon request for all lots with a hammer price of €100 or higher.
-> Antoninus Pius was Roman Emperor from 138-161 AD and is one of the 'Five Good Emperors' from the Nerva-Antonine dynasty. His reign is notable for the internal peace and prosperity with no major revolts or military incursions.
In 142 AD the Antonine Wall was built to protect the Roman frontier in Britain. He was married to Faustina the Elder, niece of Emperor Hadrian. Antoninus was greatly distressed after Faustina died in 141 AD and created a charity in her honour (Girls of Faustina) which assisted destitute girls of good family.
Upon his death, he left behind his successors a large surplus in the treasury.
-> Honos: Roman God personifying honour, closely associated with Virtus.
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*SHIPPING INFO Due to insurance procedures, combined shipping is only possible with a single payment. (1 payment reference = 1 insured parcel.) If you accept an offer after the auction and pay separately, shipments cannot be manually combined afterward. Please ensure your shipping address is complete and correct before paying. Changes made after payment are not automatically forwarded to us.
* CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY (COA) For insurance purposes we can provide a digital Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) for every item with a hammer price of Euro 100 or more. The COA is available upon request within 20 days of the auction date. Instructions will be provided when your order is shipped. Certificates are not included in the package.
* INSURANCE & CLAIMS All our parcels are shipped with external insurance. This insurance requires the following:
-> Monitor the online tracking and notify delays to the seller within 14 days after the shipping date.
-> In case of damage: write a reservation on the delivery note and report the damage to the seller via the Catawiki online chat within 24 hours. Keep all packaging and send us photos of the damage.
* MARGIN SCHEME: All our sales are subject to the margin scheme; therefore, no VAT is charged or shown on our invoices.
* IMPORTANT BUYERS OUTSIDE THE EU: We cannot ship to countries outside the European Union. Please ensure you have an EU shipping address before bidding. No exceptions can be made. Switzerland, Norway and the United Kingdom are not part of the EU.
* DOCUMENTATION NOTICE: Previous invoices and import/export documents will not be shared with customers.
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Thank you for your interest, and best of luck with your bids!
Attention: due to customs regulations we can only ship inside the European Union. Please ensure you have a valid EU shipping address before placing a bid.
Silver pendant enclosing an authentic Roman coin. The sterling silver frame (marked 925) is custom-made to the coin and if desired can be removed without damaging the coin.
The coin pendant will be delivered in a jewellery box, a perfect gift for any occasion.
Coin: Æ Sestertius, Antoninus Pius, struck 146 AD.
Obverse: Laureate head right.
Legend: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P.
Reverse: Honos standing left, holding branch and cornucopia.
Legend: HONORI AVG COS IIII S-C.
Diameter: ± 34,3 mm
Ref: RIC 772; Sear 4179
Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) is available upon request for all lots with a hammer price of €100 or higher.
-> Antoninus Pius was Roman Emperor from 138-161 AD and is one of the 'Five Good Emperors' from the Nerva-Antonine dynasty. His reign is notable for the internal peace and prosperity with no major revolts or military incursions.
In 142 AD the Antonine Wall was built to protect the Roman frontier in Britain. He was married to Faustina the Elder, niece of Emperor Hadrian. Antoninus was greatly distressed after Faustina died in 141 AD and created a charity in her honour (Girls of Faustina) which assisted destitute girls of good family.
Upon his death, he left behind his successors a large surplus in the treasury.
-> Honos: Roman God personifying honour, closely associated with Virtus.
Seller's Story
Please read our information carefully.
*SHIPPING INFO Due to insurance procedures, combined shipping is only possible with a single payment. (1 payment reference = 1 insured parcel.) If you accept an offer after the auction and pay separately, shipments cannot be manually combined afterward. Please ensure your shipping address is complete and correct before paying. Changes made after payment are not automatically forwarded to us.
* CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY (COA) For insurance purposes we can provide a digital Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) for every item with a hammer price of Euro 100 or more. The COA is available upon request within 20 days of the auction date. Instructions will be provided when your order is shipped. Certificates are not included in the package.
* INSURANCE & CLAIMS All our parcels are shipped with external insurance. This insurance requires the following:
-> Monitor the online tracking and notify delays to the seller within 14 days after the shipping date.
-> In case of damage: write a reservation on the delivery note and report the damage to the seller via the Catawiki online chat within 24 hours. Keep all packaging and send us photos of the damage.
* MARGIN SCHEME: All our sales are subject to the margin scheme; therefore, no VAT is charged or shown on our invoices.
* IMPORTANT BUYERS OUTSIDE THE EU: We cannot ship to countries outside the European Union. Please ensure you have an EU shipping address before bidding. No exceptions can be made. Switzerland, Norway and the United Kingdom are not part of the EU.
* DOCUMENTATION NOTICE: Previous invoices and import/export documents will not be shared with customers.
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Thank you for your interest, and best of luck with your bids!
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman, Empire
Century/timeframe
146 AD
Name of object
Roman Coin Antoninus Pius - Set in Modern Silver Pendant
Acquired from
Dealer at a fair
Year acquired
2021
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Dealer at a fair
Previous owner - year acquired
2021
Previous owner - country acquired from
Netherlands
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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