This delicate charm necklace features a genuine Roman Faustina the Younger coin from about 147-175 A.D. set with a 14k gold 4-pronged setting.
Faustina II (The Younger): She spent much of her adult life traveling with her husband, Emperor Marcus Aurelius, between Roman military camps. She was beloved by the Roman troops, and was nicknamed "Mother of the Camp".
VENUS: she is the goddess of love, beauty, desire, sex, and fertility. In Roman mythology, she was said to be the ancestor of the Roman people. Julius Caesar even claimed Venus has his distant ancestor. She is also seen as the Roman counterpart to the Greek goddess, Aphrodite.
* Extremely Fine Empress Diva Faustina Denarius Coin - Rome mint
* Front: FAVSTINAE AVG PII AVG FIL; Bust of Faustina II; Her Hair Bound with Pearls
* Back: VENVS; Venus Standing, Holding Apple Raised & Rudder Against the Ground
* Pendant Drop: 31.58mm/1.24 inches
* Pendant Width: 21.33mm/0.84 inches
* Pendant Only or with 14k Gold Chain 0.8mm Thickness Adjustable to 16, 17, or 18 inches
** PLEASE NOTE: This is the exact coin you will receive! As all of these ancient coins were made by hand (and have aged about 1900 years), they all have unique shapes and printings; and are therefore one of a kind. I have included a link to the rest of our ancient coin necklaces below!
*** NOTE: Necklace comes with a card of authenticity and the explanation of what the coin is.
