Roman Coin & Glass Pendant w/ Semi Precious Stones

Lot 86

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Fauna, Flora, Stone & Bones - Fall Edition by Artemis Gallery

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Fauna, Flora, Stone & Bones - Fall Edition

By Artemis Gallery

Oct 28, 2021

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Lot Description

Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 3rd to 4th century CE. This is a remarkable pendant composed of an ancient bronze Arcadius coin and a fragment of glass from a Roman vessel, all set in a modern sterling silver setting with aquamarine and topaz stones! The glass is a sea green hue with areas of rainbow iridescence and likely comes from a discarded vessel with a curved profile - perhaps the base or side of a neck. The thick silver bezel lip hugs the shape of the fragment and set above the glass are three faceted aquamarine and topaz stones, that add great visual interest to the pendant. Resting atop is a bronze Constantinople minted (395 to 408 CE) bronze coin of Emperor Arcadius: Obverse with pearl-diademed and cuirassed bust right. Reverse of Emperor holding spear and shield, crowned by Victory. The reverse side is forward facing on the pendant, but the open bezel makes both sides visible. The pendant is strung on a modern cord with a lobster clasp. Size of pendant: 2" L x 0.875" W (5.1 cm x 2.2 cm); cord: 21" L (53.3 cm); silver quality: 92%; weight: 8.3 grams

Provenance: ex-Sedona, Arizona, USA collection

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#167701

Condition

Great condition and wearable! Coin and glass are ancient and set in a modern setting with modern cut stones. Strung on modern cord. Coin is soft and rubbed, not easily discernable, and has a stable fissure to corner. Glass is a fragment with nice areas of iridescence.
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