{"product_id":"ancient-greek-grape-pendant-copy-2","title":"Ancient Roman Eagle Coin Pendant","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eObverse: Roman Eagle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eReverse:  Thunderbolt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDate: c. 122-125 A.D.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBezel: Sterling Silver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWeight:  5.70 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDiameter: 20 mm \/ .78 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis item is an authentic Roman coin, placed in a handmade bezel of Sterling Silver. There is only 1 of this item; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eyou will receive the exact pendant shown in the photos. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eChain necklaces can be purchased separately through \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ancientartifacts.shop\/collections\/necklace-chains\"\u003ethis link.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory of the Artifact\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bronze coin was struck in Rome between AD 122 and 125 during the reign of Hadrian, one of Rome's most widely traveled and intellectually minded emperors. The obverse features an eagle standing upon a thunderbolt, a powerful symbol traditionally associated with Jupiter, king of the Roman gods. Throughout Roman iconography, the eagle represented divine authority, military victory, and the emperor's connection to the supreme deity, while the thunderbolt reinforced themes of celestial power and imperial legitimacy. The inscription surrounding the portrait records Hadrian's official titles, reflecting the importance of imperial office in Roman state imagery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse displays a winged thunderbolt, another enduring emblem of Jupiter that appears far less frequently than many other Roman reverse types. Rather than commemorating a specific event, the design emphasizes divine protection and the stability of imperial rule under Hadrian, whose reign was characterized more by consolidation than conquest. Coins of this period are especially admired for their refined engraving and balanced compositions, reflecting the high artistic standards of the Rome mint during the second century AD. Today, this type is studied as an elegant example of how Roman coinage employed religious symbolism to reinforce the emperor's authority and the enduring strength of the empire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthenticity\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAncient Artifacts guarantees the Authenticity of items sold through a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ethree layer system of protection\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAncient Artifacts exclusively sources artifacts from trusted and reputable antique distributors, many of whom have been selling Artifacts for decades.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eNext, 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFinally, 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eYour order will include:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eGreek bee Pendant shown in photos\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCertificate of Authenticity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAncient Artifacts relics are guaranteed authentic and have a 100% money back policy. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ancient-artifacts-store.myshopify.com\/pages\/the-ancient-artifacts-mission-promise\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eRead more about our Mission and Promise for authenticity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ancient Artifacts Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51974539378904,"sku":"7408","price":400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/3987\/8104\/files\/7408_front_b2ad3eee-b831-4035-81e5-6b773c4b48bb.png?v=1783710905","url":"https:\/\/ancientartifacts.com\/products\/ancient-greek-grape-pendant-copy-2","provider":"Ancient Artifacts Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}