Silver Tetra Drachma of Young Emperor Nero Coin Necklace
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 approximately 62CE the front of this silver tetra drachma shows a youthful, beardless 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, palm branch to the left, with inscription H over IP, with H symbolizing regnal year 8, IP meaning year 110 of the Caesarian era.
Pendant measures 1 1/8" 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.
