Roman Empire "Zoo Series" Antelope Coin Pendant

Coin: Bronze FollisDate: 267-268 A.D.Bezel: Sterling SilverWeight:  5.07 gramsDiameter: 23 mm Description This item is an authentic Roman coin, placed in a handmade bezel of Sterling Silver. There is only 1 of this item; you will receive the exact pendant shown in the photos.   Chain necklaces can be purchased separately through this link. History of the Artifact The "Zoo Series" coins minted under Roman Emperor Gallienus (AD 253–268) are among the most distinctive and collectible of Roman coinage. Produced primarily between AD 267 and 268, during a particularly turbulent period in Roman history, these coins are notable for their charming and unusual animal motifs on the reverse side, which diverged significantly from the conventional Roman practice of depicting deities, military symbols, or imperial virtues. Gallienus' Zoo Series denarii and antoniniani featured an array of animals, including both mythical creatures and real ones. Common examples are lions, panthers, antelopes, hippoc