{"product_id":"gallienus-bronze-and-hubei-turquoise-ring","title":"Gallienus Bronze Denarii and Hubei Turquoise Ring","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(86, 86, 86);\"\u003e(c 256 - 268 CE)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(86, 86, 86);\"\u003eAn authentic ancient bronze coin of \u003cstrong\u003eGallienus\u003c\/strong\u003e takes center stage. His portrait, wearing a radiate crown marks the coin's value as two denarii. It is paired with a gem-grade Hubei \"Giraffe\" turquoise set in a premium sterling called Argentium. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(86, 86, 86);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the coin\u003c\/strong\u003e: Publius Licinius Egnatius \u003cstrong\u003eGallienus\u003c\/strong\u003e was the son of the emperor Valerian I. Gallienus was quite successful against the German tribes for which his Arch of Triumph still stands today.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(86, 86, 86);\"\u003eThe late 3rd Century was one of the most difficult periods in Rome’s long history during which these coins were minted to pay the legions. In 260 the Roman Empire was unraveling at both ends: in the East the emperor Valerian I (253 to 260) had been taken hostage by the Sasanians, and the West had succumbed to the revolt of a Roman governor in Germany. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(86, 86, 86);\"\u003eA great many coins were issued in the \u003cstrong\u003eRomano-Gallic Empire\u003c\/strong\u003e. Although gold and silver coins were struck, the billon double-denarii (antoniniani) like this are the most common remaining today.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(86, 86, 86);\"\u003eThis ring was hand-crafted using beautiful Argentium sterling with a satin finish.  Argentium is preferred because of its bright white color and resistance to tarnishing (due to its lower copper content). Created in the UK, Argentium is considered premium, second only to white gold.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(86, 86, 86);\"\u003eThis cuff-style ring, with a wide, floral Argentium band is slightly adjustable with a gentle squeeze.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(86, 86, 86);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize: 8 - 8.5 US\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(86, 86, 86);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(86, 86, 86);\"\u003eBronze denarius coin: 16 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(86, 86, 86);\"\u003e13.5 ctw Hubei turquoise: 22 mm half barrel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(86, 86, 86);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(86, 86, 86); font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(86, 86, 86);\"\u003eNGC certified (#8558306-019)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(86, 86, 86);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(86, 86, 86);\"\u003eCertificate of Authenticity Included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(86, 86, 86);\"\u003eHand crafted one-at-a-time by Cynthia Green\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSee my \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ioniajewelry.com\/pages\/ancient-coin-jewelry-guide\" title=\"Ancient Coin Jewelry Guide\"\u003eAncient Coin Jewelry Guide\u003c\/a\u003e to learn more about ancient coins!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnjoy!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(86, 86, 86);\"\u003eAR28\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ionia Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50420612694273,"sku":"AR28","price":834.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0787\/7918\/7457\/files\/DSC_7102.jpg?v=1790709062","url":"https:\/\/ioniajewelry.com\/products\/gallienus-bronze-and-hubei-turquoise-ring","provider":"Ionia Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}