Roman Republic Silver Denarius 75 BC Genius 14K Gold and Sterling Silver Pendant | Artifact #8787
Roman Republic Silver Denarius 89 BC Pendant with Genius Populi Romani - the divine spark and nature of the Roman people Please Note: This is an authentic Ancient Roman Treasure Coin, and you will receive the exact pendant in the photographs and description. FOR PENDANT SIZE SEE COIN DETAILS BELOW Before the Roman Empire, there was the Roman Republic… where ancient Rome was ruled by the powerful Senate and moneyers were responsible for creating the coins used by the citizens of this rising power. This silver coin, a Denarius, was minted under Gnaeus Cornelius Lentulus Marcellinus in 76 - 75 BC at a traveling military mint in Spain. It pictures Genius Populi Romani on the front (obverse). "Genius" is the divine nature of each person, present in every person. Like a guardian angel, Genius would safeguard each person from birth to death. This coin features Genius Populi Romani - the Genius of the Roman people - as families, groups, cities, and here, the people of the Republic, were held