Roman Silver Denarius, golden Pendant. 14K. 63 B.C./ 330 A.D. ivory

Roman Silver Denarius, golden Pendant. 14K. 63 B.C./ 330 A.D. ivorySize: Diameter= 1. 5 cm. 0. 7 inch. Denarius was the standard Roman silver coin from its introduction in the Second Punic War c. 211 BC to the reign of Gordian III (AD 238244), when it was gradually replaced by the Antoninianus. It continued to be minted in very small quantities, likely for ceremonial purposes, until and through the tetrarchy The word dnrius is derived from the Latin dn "containing ten", as its value was originally of 10 asss. The

both sets of hands

Persian hand made carpet silk on silk

which has also been called the "Jerusalem cross"

487 ft) above sea level

The icon is new and in excellent condition

which also came to be known as a "bezant"

Size: 65x77 cm

In the archaeological record

“the golden lamp”

Fewer cities minted Alexander drachms than tetradrachms or staters

According to Catholic and Orthodox teachings

In Christian theology