Roman Apollo Coin Pendant with Lavender Sapphire (42 BCE)

Obverse: Apollo
Reverse: Diana Lucifera

Circa 42 BCE

This authentic Roman coin was a product of Monyer, Publius Clodius during the turbulent period of the Second Triumvirate. Hence his initials and m.f. monogram on the back.  Said to be struck just two years after the assassination of Julius Caesar and during the same year as the pivotal Battle of Philippi.

The obverse features a beautiful laureate head of Apollo with hair rolled into a chignon with loose curls behind, and a lyre in the lef field, symbolizing civility, music, education and culture.  On the reverse, Diana Lucifera (Light-Bringer) standing with a bow and quiver, with grounded lit torches in each hand.  Because the moon shines in the night sky, the Romans associated Diana with light, linking her to Luna and viewing her as the sister of the Sun.

Paired with a unique Lavendar Sapphire from Madagascar in 14k gold - Associated with inner peace, emotional balance, and higher consciousness, the color more enlightening in person.

NGC Certified Authentic —  8568388-126 (VF)

• 19mm AR silver coin
• 3mm Lavendar Sapphire
• 14k gold setting and bail
• Certificate of Authentication provided
• Arrives in satin pouch / gift box with polishing cloth
• Chain not included

Not produced - hand crafted by Cynthia Green one-at-a-time

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Enjoy!

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