Crispina Augusta coin pendant

Bruttia Crispina was a Roman empress, married to emperor Commodus from 178 to 191 AD.  Her story came to a sad end when she was exiled and executed by her husband. 

This pendant features a replica of an ancient Roman coin, showing a bust of Crispina on one side and the goddess Juno Lucina on the other (Juno Lucina was the goddess of childbirth and fertility). The text around Crispina's face says "Crispina Augusta," which was her title as empress. 

I made these replicas myself out of bronze. Bronze is a metal that oxidizes and turns brown over time (picture the color of a bronze statue). You can choose to either polish the coin and keep it yellow, or let the surface age naturally. 

The coin is held securely in a handmade sterling silver setting. Both sides are open, so you can choose to turn it around and let Juno face forward. 

Pendant size: 28mm across

Chain length: 18 inches

 Materials

This necklace is made of bronze and sterling silver. Sterling silver is an alloy of 92.5% silver with 7.5% copper, which is added to make the metal more durable. There is no outer plating- the metal can be polished over and over for a lifetime.  

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Shipping

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