Emperor Tiberius Denarius Pendant

Coin: Silver Denarius
Obverse: Portrait of Emperor Tiberius
Date: 14-37 A.D.
Reverse: Female figure, draped, seated right, holding branch in left hand and leaning right on sceptre
Bezel: 14k Gold
Weight:  5.14 grams
Diameter: 20 mm / .79 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

This coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Tiberius, the second ruler of the Roman Empire and successor to Augustus. His rule marked the consolidation of imperial power following the foundational changes of the Augustan era. The denarius, Rome’s principal silver coin for over four centuries, continued to be widely circulated under Tiberius. Often associated with stability and imperial authority, coins from his reign reflect both the continuity of Augustan reforms and the emerging complexities of dynastic succession. At the time, the denarius retained its value, estimated at approximately three days’ wages for a Roman legionary.

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You will receive the exact pendant shown in the photos.

Imperial Roman denarii are common on the antiquities market because they were minted in enormous quantities throughout the first three centuries AD and circulated widely across the Roman Empire. Emperors used these silver coins to pay the army, fund public projects, and stabilize the economy, which led to a constant output from the imperial mints. Their silver content and durable design helped many of them survive in good condition, even after being buried for centuries.

These coins are frequently found in former Roman provinces, particularly in areas like the Balkans, Britain, France, and the Near East, where hoards were buried and forgotten during times of conflict or upheaval. In modern times, thousands have been uncovered through metal detecting and excavations, and many entered the collector market during periods of looser regulation in the 19th and 20th centuries. Because of their abundance and historical appeal, imperial denarii remain among the most available and popular ancient coins to own.