Roman Ae25 Coin of Philip II in a Crystal Pendant

GBP 250.00

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Object Description

A Roman Ae25 coin minted for Philip II in Nisibis, Mesopotamia, surrounded by a crystal pendant mount. The coin features the profile bust of the Emperor, facing left, radiate, draped and cuirassed. His head is surrounded by the Greek legend AYTOK K M IOYΛI ΦIΛIΠΠOC CЄB. The reverse depicts the frontal image of Tyche, seated within a tetrastyle temple. Above her head is a ram leaping to the right while facing left. To the lower right, there is a half-length figure of the river-god swimming right. The legend reads IOY CЄΠ KOΛΩ NЄCIBI MHT.

The coin is encased in a custom-made modern stainless steel bezel to the obverse, decorated with high quality faceted crystal. On the reverse there is a silver mount, to stabilise the coin within its frame. The pendant is hung from a silver chain, included with the piece.

Dimension listed below measure from clasp to the end of the pendant.

Date: Circa AD 247-249.

Object Condition

Fine condition.

Object Details

  • dimensions
    W:3.6 x H:31.5 centimeters

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Trent Park Equestrian Centre
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St James's Ancient Art
10 Charles II Street, Ground Floor
St James
London
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