Roman 90 BC Silver Titius Pegasus (122)

Description This ancient Roman coin features a wonderful depiction of a rotund Pegasus.  Pegasus is beautifully centered on the coin and is in high relief. The diamond accents highlight the coin's beautiful patina. A young Bacchus, the Roman equivalent of Dionysus, is featured on the reverse. Size and Material Coin size: 18mm 18kt recycled gold mount.  Canadian source diamonds. Story Date: 90 BCE  Roman Republic, Q. Titius, moneyer. Pegasus was the son of Medusa and Poseidon, born when Perseus beheaded Medusa.  Medusa was reputed to be very beautiful but angered Athena by having an affair with Poseidon.  Athena then turned Medusa into a Gorgon with snake hair. Pegasus was known as a gentle, helpful creature. Upon his death, Zeus granted Pegasus immortality by turning him into a constellation. Because of his ability to fly, Pegasus is often associated with divine inspiration or the immortality of the soul, an emblem of both our physical body and our higher self. In modern times, Pegasus