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Eternity Pendant - Roman Goddess Aeternitas or Providentia, Cast From a 141-161AD Silver Denarius, avail in Silver and Gold

Eternity Pendant - Roman Goddess Aeternitas or Providentia, Cast From a 141-161AD Silver Denarius, avail in Silver and Gold

$195.00 AUD
$195.00 AUD
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Some Roman Goddesses were there not to represent tangible skills, ideas and traits, but instead to personify thoughts and ideas. Aeternitas and Providentia were Roman goddesses who personified eternity and foresight. Why you ask are we discussing two goddesses, when there is clearly just one on this coin? Well, we are glad you asked. There has been a lot of debate about whether the reverse of this 141-161AD coin of Faustina had Aeternitas or Providentia on it. With the word Aeternitas on this coin, we see it as a symbol of permanence and the Emperor's eternal love. With a globe in her hand and the veil wrapping around her, Providentia is the goddess who could provide for all. We personally love the idea that this pendant is a bit of both, a goddess who represents the eternal heart and a woman who had the ability to not only foresee, but make provision for the future. As women, at the centre of our families worlds and catering to the provision of all, she seems like an amazing depiction of the goddess we all aspire to be.

Your pendant was made from an original silver denarius, featuring the Goddess Aeternitas or Providentia. On the coin it has "AETER" "NITAS" in split writing around the figure who is holding the globe in her right hand and her veil in her left as it cascades from her head. 

The back of the pendant features an upside down portrait of Faustina the elder. This was made in the memory of Faustina Senior by her still grieving husband, Roman Emperor Antoninus Pius, one of the Five Good Emperors. Part of the third coinage, this was cast in silver at some point between 141AD and 161AD (at least 1863 years ago!) You can still clearly see the braids in her bun and the wording "DIVA" on the left and "FAUSTINA" on the right. 

Each pendant has a hand made, individual bail - so no two are the same - you can see in the pictures that they are slightly different widths and profiles. Should you wish a different bail - please get in touch. 

Available in both 9ct Gold and Silver 

In the Sterling Silver option - you can also order this with or without a chain - chains are brand new sterling silver curb chains in two lengths - 45cm or 50cm.

In ordering one of these, please allow 3 weeks to have this ready for posting. Also please know that the silver ones will come in the high polished variety, but the patina that you see on some of the pendants will build over time.

Particulars:

Weight between 3.8g and 4.2g for silver and 3.7g and 4.0g for 9ct yellow gold

Coin approx 18 x 16mm whole pendant approx 18 x 24-24.5mm x 2.35 (including bail) bail opening 4.5 - 6mm x 3.3- 3.5mm

Hallmarks - none

Condition - These are replica pendants of the coin - not the original coin. Clear wear to the coin that was from the original. Each pendant hand finished. Patina will build over time - these will arrive in the polished variety. Please be aware that on this coins there is a very rustic edge to it and the gash on the top right hand side is a mark from the original coin that we have left to show its age and lifetime of love. 

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Following this, you will need to make further monthly payments of 20% until the full balance is complete, a time frame of 5 months in total. 

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Valuations

Some of our items come with valuations we either got with the piece, or that we have had done by an independent gemologist. We do not get valuations done on all pieces as we like to keep things as affordable as possible. However, we use a number of instruments to help us determine stones and list these details in the description of each piece.

Shipping

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International items under $500 are shipped standard airmail and items over $500 express airmail.

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