Roman Republican Silver Denarius (151 BCE) Adapted as a Pendant

Description

Obv: Head of the goddess Roma wearing a winged helmet, facing right, mar of value X to the left. Rev: Winged goddess riding in a biga with two horses, facing right, PSV/ROMA below. Set in an 18 karat gold pendant.

Dimensions: Diameter: 13/16 inch (2.06 cm), Weight: 5.8 g

Condition: Intact and in good condition overall.  Looped for suspension.

Provenance: Ex. private collection of S.H., Washington state, acquired in the 1990’s.