Silver pendant with Roman coin of Crispus

324 AD, struck Thessalonica

Silver pendant with Roman coin of Crispus
Silver pendant with Roman coin of Crispus
Silver pendant with Roman coin of Crispus
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Article code22-1111
Silver pendant enclosing an authentic Roman coin. The sterling silver frame (marked 925) is custom-made to the coin and if desired can be removed without damaging the coin.

Coin: Æ follis of Crispus (317-326 AD), struck Thessalonica 324 AD.

Obverse: bust of Crispus to left.
Legend: FL IVL CRISPVS NOB CAES
Reverse: VOT X in wreath.
Legend: CAESARVM NOSTRORVM

Diameter: ± 20 mm
Weight: ± 5,34 g
RIC VII 125 Thessalonica


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Crispus: Roman Emperor from 317-326 AD and son of Constantine the Great. He defeated the navy of Licinius I at the Battle of the Hellespont in 324 AD. Two years later his father Constantine ordered him to be executed, soon followed by the ordered death of his wife Fausta. There are different theories on the reason for these deaths, but the true explanation is still unclear.

VOT X: Vows (prayers) for ten years of rule.  

Features and Specifications

Period Roman
Category Ancient Jewellery, Coins
Material AE (copper/bronze), Silver
Country Roman Empire