Roman Empire/Roman Provincial Bronze Coin pendant...

Encapsulated silver-plated metal pendant, for better preservation, featuring a scarce and hard-to-find bronze coin from the Roman provincial era, minted between 193-211 AD during the reign of Septimius Severus. Mint: Acrasus, in the region of Lydia. It is mounted on a modern 925 sterling silver cord-type chain. In Asia Minor, it was authorized that free cities could mint their own coins under the control and authority of Rome. Obverse: Bust of the young god Dionysus with a diadem and ivy crown looking to the right. Reverse: Nike standing to the right with a crown and a palm of Victory. Includes a legal declaration sheet regarding its provenance. Customs costs outside the EU will be borne by the auction winner.

Estimate:$279.83

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