MINERVA strides forward, javelin raised, shield in hand. Helmeted and draped, she’s captured mid-motion — a figure of intellect on the offense. At her feet, an owl watches: the ever-present symbol of wisdom.
STRUCK UNDER Commodus (AD 177–192), this silver denarius features Minerva, the Roman goddess of strategy, protection, and sharp thinking. In contrast to the chaos of Commodus’s reign, Minerva embodies clarity and resolve — a stabilizing force amid disorder.
TODAY, she reads less like a war goddess and more like a symbol of intellectual armor — a protector of intuition, logic, and quick decisions. For anyone navigating complexity, this coin makes a powerful talisman: fierce, watchful, and wise.
MATERIALS: silver, new sterling silver chain
AGE: 177 - 192 AD
CONDITION: Very good
SIZE: 3/4" x 5/8", 18" chain