Ancient Roman Elagabalus & Libertas Denarius Necklace

Regular price $595.00

Shipping calculated at checkout.

A silver denarius depicting the goddess Libertas holding an abacus and cornucopia. In ancient Roman culture, liberalitas was the virtue of giving freely (from liber, "free"), hence generosity. This coin was minted under Elgabalas who ruled as a teen; his short reign was notorious for religious controversy and alleged sexual debauchery.

MATERIALS: silver, new sterling silver chain

AGE: c. 218 - 222 AD

CONDITION: Very good - wear commensurate with age and use; we've drilled a hole in the coin and added a bale and chain

SIZE: 3/4" diameter, 18" chain