Roman Republic Coin Pendant
Coin: Silver Denarius
Obverse: Head of Juno looking right, wearing goat skin
Reverse: Bull charging right, L • THORIVS below, BALBVS in exergue (moneyer who minted the coin)
Date: c. 105 B.C.
Bezel: 14k Gold
Weight: 5.21 grams
Diameter: 20 mm / .78 inches
Description
This item is an authentic Roman silver denarius coin, placed in a handmade bezel of 14 karat gold. There is only 1 of this item; you will receive the exact pendant shown in the photos.
Chain necklaces can be purchased separately through this link.
History of the Artifact
Silver denarii bearing the name of Lucius Thorius Balbus were struck around 105 B.C., during the later years of the Roman Republic. The obverse shows the head of Juno Sospita facing right, identified by her unique goat-skin headdress, the horns visible above her brow. Juno Sospita was the guardian deity of Lanuvium, the ancestral home of the Thorius family, and her image linked the coin’s design to the moneyer’s heritage and local cult traditions. The fine engraving captures her as both fierce and divine, a symbol of protection and fertility under whose favor the state and its people thrived.
The reverse depicts a bull charging right, a dynamic and muscular composition that conveys the energy and strength of Rome itself. The inscriptions L • THORIVS below and BALBVS in the exergue identify Lucius Thorius Balbus as the official who authorized the issue. The design may also allude to a play on his name, since Thorius sounds like taurus, Latin for bull. Altogether, the imagery presents a balance between divine guardianship and martial vitality, qualities that the Roman Republic admired and that families like the Thorii sought to celebrate through their coinage.
Authenticity
Ancient Artifacts guarantees the Authenticity of items sold through a three layer system of protection:
- Ancient Artifacts exclusively sources artifacts from trusted and reputable antique distributors, many of whom have been selling Artifacts for decades.
- Next, the Artifact is inspected by an expert team member, who is professionally trained in counterfeit detection After the artifact passes inspection, the Certificate of Authenticity is signed and the Artifact is packaged.
- Finally, Ancient Artifacts gives an additional layer of protection by promising a full refund with no questions asked, in the extremely unlikely event that a counterfeit slips through our vetting process.
Your order will include:
- Rome Republic Denarius Pendant shown in photos
- Certificate of Authenticity
Ancient Artifacts relics are guaranteed authentic and have a 100% money back policy. Read more about our Mission and Promise for authenticity.
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Roman Republic Coin Pendant
Coin: Silver Denarius
Obverse: Head of Juno looking right, wearing goat skin
Reverse: Bull charging right, L • THORIVS below, BALBVS in exergue (moneyer who minted the coin)
Date: c. 105 B.C.
Bezel: 14k Gold
Weight: 5.21 grams
Diameter: 20 mm / .78 inches
Description
This item is an authentic Roman silver denarius coin, placed in a handmade bezel of 14 karat gold. There is only 1 of this item; you will receive the exact pendant shown in the photos.
Chain necklaces can be purchased separately through this link.
History of the Artifact
Silver denarii bearing the name of Lucius Thorius Balbus were struck around 105 B.C., during the later years of the Roman Republic. The obverse shows the head of Juno Sospita facing right, identified by her unique goat-skin headdress, the horns visible above her brow. Juno Sospita was the guardian deity of Lanuvium, the ancestral home of the Thorius family, and her image linked the coin’s design to the moneyer’s heritage and local cult traditions. The fine engraving captures her as both fierce and divine, a symbol of protection and fertility under whose favor the state and its people thrived.
The reverse depicts a bull charging right, a dynamic and muscular composition that conveys the energy and strength of Rome itself. The inscriptions L • THORIVS below and BALBVS in the exergue identify Lucius Thorius Balbus as the official who authorized the issue. The design may also allude to a play on his name, since Thorius sounds like taurus, Latin for bull. Altogether, the imagery presents a balance between divine guardianship and martial vitality, qualities that the Roman Republic admired and that families like the Thorii sought to celebrate through their coinage.
Authenticity
Ancient Artifacts guarantees the Authenticity of items sold through a three layer system of protection:
- Ancient Artifacts exclusively sources artifacts from trusted and reputable antique distributors, many of whom have been selling Artifacts for decades.
- Next, the Artifact is inspected by an expert team member, who is professionally trained in counterfeit detection After the artifact passes inspection, the Certificate of Authenticity is signed and the Artifact is packaged.
- Finally, Ancient Artifacts gives an additional layer of protection by promising a full refund with no questions asked, in the extremely unlikely event that a counterfeit slips through our vetting process.
Your order will include:
- Rome Republic Denarius Pendant shown in photos
- Certificate of Authenticity
Ancient Artifacts relics are guaranteed authentic and have a 100% money back policy. Read more about our Mission and Promise for authenticity.
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Description
Coin: Silver Denarius
Obverse: Head of Juno looking right, wearing goat skin
Reverse: Bull charging right, L • THORIVS below, BALBVS in exergue (moneyer who minted the coin)
Date: c. 105 B.C.
Bezel: 14k Gold
Weight: 5.21 grams
Diameter: 20 mm / .78 inches
Description
This item is an authentic Roman silver denarius coin, placed in a handmade bezel of 14 karat gold. There is only 1 of this item; you will receive the exact pendant shown in the photos.
Chain necklaces can be purchased separately through this link.
History of the Artifact
Silver denarii bearing the name of Lucius Thorius Balbus were struck around 105 B.C., during the later years of the Roman Republic. The obverse shows the head of Juno Sospita facing right, identified by her unique goat-skin headdress, the horns visible above her brow. Juno Sospita was the guardian deity of Lanuvium, the ancestral home of the Thorius family, and her image linked the coin’s design to the moneyer’s heritage and local cult traditions. The fine engraving captures her as both fierce and divine, a symbol of protection and fertility under whose favor the state and its people thrived.
The reverse depicts a bull charging right, a dynamic and muscular composition that conveys the energy and strength of Rome itself. The inscriptions L • THORIVS below and BALBVS in the exergue identify Lucius Thorius Balbus as the official who authorized the issue. The design may also allude to a play on his name, since Thorius sounds like taurus, Latin for bull. Altogether, the imagery presents a balance between divine guardianship and martial vitality, qualities that the Roman Republic admired and that families like the Thorii sought to celebrate through their coinage.
Authenticity
Ancient Artifacts guarantees the Authenticity of items sold through a three layer system of protection:
- Ancient Artifacts exclusively sources artifacts from trusted and reputable antique distributors, many of whom have been selling Artifacts for decades.
- Next, the Artifact is inspected by an expert team member, who is professionally trained in counterfeit detection After the artifact passes inspection, the Certificate of Authenticity is signed and the Artifact is packaged.
- Finally, Ancient Artifacts gives an additional layer of protection by promising a full refund with no questions asked, in the extremely unlikely event that a counterfeit slips through our vetting process.
Your order will include:
- Rome Republic Denarius Pendant shown in photos
- Certificate of Authenticity
Ancient Artifacts relics are guaranteed authentic and have a 100% money back policy. Read more about our Mission and Promise for authenticity.
