{"product_id":"roman-antoninianus-bronze-coin-pendant-14k-gold","title":"Roman Bronze Denarius Coin - Diocletian (284 - 305 CE)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 105, 105);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCirca: 284 - 305 CE (AD)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 105, 105);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eObverse: Emperor Diocletian with horned \"radiate\" crown\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 105, 105);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReverse: Jupiter handing Diocletian a winged Victory with inscription CONCORDIA MILITVM (“Harmony of the Soldiers”).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 105, 105);\"\u003eA tough soldier of humble origin from Dalmatia (the coastal region of modern Croatia), \u003cstrong\u003eDiocletian\u003c\/strong\u003e would rule for 20 years, ending the chaotic anarchy that had tormented the empire for five decades. Diocletian ended the Roman Empire's \"military anarchy,\" dividing rule into a the first \u003cstrong\u003efour-man system (Tetrarchy)\u003c\/strong\u003e for better control.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 105, 105);\"\u003eDiocletian himself ruled in the East, establishing his capital at Nicomedia (modern Izmit, Türkiye). To ensure a smooth succession, each emperor later appointed a junior colleague \u003cstrong\u003e(designated as Caesar) \u003c\/strong\u003ein the Tetrarchy. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 105, 105);\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e\"antoninianus\" coin\u003c\/strong\u003e was introduced by Emperor Caracalla in 215 C.E. at a value of two denarii.  During the third century, the percentage of silver in the antoninianus was gradually reduced as emperors were forced to stretch a limited supply of bullion to pay their troops. The usual mark of denomination for the antoninianus is \u003cstrong\u003ethe spiked “radiate” crown\u003c\/strong\u003e worn by the emperor like this one.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(107, 105, 105);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 105, 105);\"\u003eBronze \/ 14k Gold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(107, 105, 105);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 105, 105);\"\u003e20 mm (about size of US quarter)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(107, 105, 105);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 105, 105);\"\u003eFree Domestic Shipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(107, 105, 105);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 105, 105);\"\u003eArrives in satin pouch and gift box \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(107, 105, 105);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 105, 105);\"\u003eChain not included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch6 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 105, 105);\"\u003eArtist-designed and created by \u003cb\u003eCynthia L. Green. T\u003c\/b\u003ehis piece is entirely one of a kind with collections crafted in small batches. Designed to be worn, collected, and passed down for generations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e","brand":"Ionia Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47437258457345,"sku":null,"price":1060.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0787\/7918\/7457\/files\/DSC_6432_1.png?v=1770070954","url":"https:\/\/ioniajewelry.com\/products\/roman-antoninianus-bronze-coin-pendant-14k-gold","provider":"Ionia Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}