{"product_id":"roman-republic-coin-pendant-copy-3","title":"Julius Caesar Military Mint Coin Pendant","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCoin: Silver Denarius\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eObverse: Helmeted Head of Venus Facing Right\u003cbr\u003eReverse: Trophy of Gallic arms, composed of helmet and cuirass, oval shield and \u003ci\u003ecarnyx\u003c\/i\u003e in each hand; two seated captives at base, the one on left a female in attitude of dejection, the one on right a bearded male with hands bound behind him.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDate: c. 46-45 B.C.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBezel: 14k Gold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWeight:  5.40 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDiameter: 18 mm \/ .7 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 silver denarius coin, placed in a handmade bezel of 14 karat gold. 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 silver denarius was struck under the authority of Julius Caesar around 46–45 BC, during the final stages of the Roman Republic's civil wars. Produced by a military mint accompanying Caesar's forces in Spain, the coin dates to his campaign against the remaining supporters of Pompey, culminating in the Battle of Munda in 45 BC. The obverse depicts Venus, the Roman goddess of love and beauty, wearing a diadem, with Cupid appearing behind her shoulder. Venus held particular significance for Caesar, whose family, the Julii, claimed divine ancestry through the Trojan hero Aeneas and his son Iulus. By featuring Venus on his coinage, Caesar emphasized both his family's prestigious lineage and the divine favor he associated with his political and military success.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse features a military trophy constructed from captured Gallic weapons and armor, including a helmet, cuirass, shields, and carnyces, the distinctive war trumpets used by Celtic warriors. Beneath the trophy sit two defeated captives: a mourning female figure on the left and a bearded male warrior with his hands bound behind his back on the right. The inscription CAESAR appears below, identifying the commander responsible for the victories being celebrated. The imagery commemorates Caesar's conquest of Gaul, a series of campaigns fought between 58 and 50 BC that greatly expanded Roman territory and established his reputation as one of history's most successful military commanders. Struck shortly before his assassination in 44 BC, this denarius reflects the increasingly personal nature of Roman Republican coinage, as Caesar used military victories and divine ancestry to reinforce his extraordinary political authority.\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;\"\u003eAugustus Denarius 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":53005714981080,"sku":"7722","price":1300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/3987\/8104\/files\/7722_front.png?v=1794606490","url":"https:\/\/ancientartifacts.com\/products\/roman-republic-coin-pendant-copy-3","provider":"Ancient Artifacts Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}