Ancient Roman, Empire Silver Laurel Wreath Pendant with Roman Coin of Licinius I - 'To Jupiter the Protector'
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This Ancient Roman silver laurel-wreath pendant has a 925-marked frame enclosing a coin of Licinius I, an Æ follis struck at Siscia in 313–315 AD with the reverse inscription “IOVI CONSERVATORI” (“To Jupiter the Protector”).
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Silver pendant with laurel wreath border, enclosing an authentic Roman coin. If preferred the coin can be removed from the sterling silver frame (marked 925).
The coin pendant will be delivered in a jewellery box, a perfect gift for any occasion.
Coin: Licinius I (308-324 AD), Æ follis, struck 313-315 AD, Siscia mint.
Obverse: IMP LICINIVS P F AVG, laureate head right.
Reverse: IOVI CONSERVATORI, Jupiter standing left, naked but for chlamys across left shoulder, holding Victory on globe and sceptre, eagle at foot left with wreath in its beak, G in right field.
Mintmark SIS.
Diameter: ± 33 mm
Ref: RIC 232a, Sear 15211
Condition: EF
-> To the Romans, a laurel wreath was a symbol of victory in war. Laurel wreaths were worn by triumphatores: victorious generals celebrating a Roman triumph. On Roman coins or statues, the Emperor is often depicted wearing a laurel wreath as a symbol of power.
Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) is available upon request for all lots with a hammer price of €100 or higher.
Licinius I (308-324 AD), co-Emperor with Constantine I the Great until he was murdered in 325 AD (along with his little son) by the order of Constantine.
He was elevated by Galerius during the Tetrarchic civil wars and initially ruled the Balkans and other eastern territories. In 313 AD he met Constantine I at Milan, where the two Emperors agreed on a policy of religious toleration commonly associated with the Edict of Milan.
Licinius later defeated Maximinus II and became sole ruler of the eastern half of the Roman Empire. Relations with Constantine gradually deteriorated, leading to repeated civil wars. After his final defeat at the battles of Adrianople and Chrysopolis in 324 AD, Licinius surrendered and was executed the following year.
His coinage was struck at numerous eastern mints in gold, silver and bronze. Portraits usually show him with a laureate or radiate bust, while reverse types promote military victory, imperial unity, Jupiter and the security of the state. Some of his later coins also include Christian symbols, reflecting the changing religious landscape of the early fourth century.
IOVI CONSERVATORI: meaning: "to Jupiter the Protector".
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* 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.
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* 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 with laurel wreath border, enclosing an authentic Roman coin. If preferred the coin can be removed from the sterling silver frame (marked 925).
The coin pendant will be delivered in a jewellery box, a perfect gift for any occasion.
Coin: Licinius I (308-324 AD), Æ follis, struck 313-315 AD, Siscia mint.
Obverse: IMP LICINIVS P F AVG, laureate head right.
Reverse: IOVI CONSERVATORI, Jupiter standing left, naked but for chlamys across left shoulder, holding Victory on globe and sceptre, eagle at foot left with wreath in its beak, G in right field.
Mintmark SIS.
Diameter: ± 33 mm
Ref: RIC 232a, Sear 15211
Condition: EF
-> To the Romans, a laurel wreath was a symbol of victory in war. Laurel wreaths were worn by triumphatores: victorious generals celebrating a Roman triumph. On Roman coins or statues, the Emperor is often depicted wearing a laurel wreath as a symbol of power.
Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) is available upon request for all lots with a hammer price of €100 or higher.
Licinius I (308-324 AD), co-Emperor with Constantine I the Great until he was murdered in 325 AD (along with his little son) by the order of Constantine.
He was elevated by Galerius during the Tetrarchic civil wars and initially ruled the Balkans and other eastern territories. In 313 AD he met Constantine I at Milan, where the two Emperors agreed on a policy of religious toleration commonly associated with the Edict of Milan.
Licinius later defeated Maximinus II and became sole ruler of the eastern half of the Roman Empire. Relations with Constantine gradually deteriorated, leading to repeated civil wars. After his final defeat at the battles of Adrianople and Chrysopolis in 324 AD, Licinius surrendered and was executed the following year.
His coinage was struck at numerous eastern mints in gold, silver and bronze. Portraits usually show him with a laureate or radiate bust, while reverse types promote military victory, imperial unity, Jupiter and the security of the state. Some of his later coins also include Christian symbols, reflecting the changing religious landscape of the early fourth century.
IOVI CONSERVATORI: meaning: "to Jupiter the Protector".
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
313-315 AD
Name of object
Silver Laurel Wreath Pendant with Roman Coin of Licinius I - 'To Jupiter the Protector'
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2023
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Previous owner - year acquired
2023
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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