Silver Tetra Drachma of Emperor Nero Coin Necklaces
Wear a piece of ancient history.
A silver coin found in an archeological dig in Israel, selected by me from the collection of a Jerusalem coin dealer I have known since I was 4 years old, is custom framed in a burnished sterling silver bezel to show both sides and suspended on an 18" oxidized sterling silver rope chain.
Minted in the first century CE, the front of this silver tetra drachma shows Emperor Nero of Rome wearing a laurel wreath, symbol of victory. Nero was famous for his love of sport, competition and art, perhaps the ultimate party animal. The face inscription reads NERONOS KAISAROS SEVASTOU, meaning Nero Caesar Sebastian. The obverse shows an eagle with wings spread, with either palm branch to the left or laurel wreath in it's beak.
Pendants measure 1 3/8" in diameter by 1/4" thick and weighs an ounce, suspended from an 18" oxidized rope chain necklace. Comes with a certificate of authenticity from the numismatist in Jerusalem.
Coin from Israel, pendant custom made in MA, chain made in the US.
