Own and wear a genuine piece of the ancient Roman world. This striking pendant features an authentic ancient Roman coin of Emperor Hadrian, one of Rome’s most celebrated emperors, who ruled the Roman Empire from 117 to 138 AD. The coin was struck at the Rome Mint during Hadrian’s reign, making it nearly 1,900 years old. The original ancient coin has been carefully incorporated into a handsome silver-plated pendant setting, allowing it to be worn while preserving the unmistakable character of an ancient artifact. Centuries of circulation, burial, oxidation and natural wear have left their marks on the coin – exactly the qualities that make an authentic Roman coin so fascinating. This is not a modern reproduction or replica coin. Hadrian is remembered as one of the great emperors of the Roman Empire, ruling during the height of Roman power and prosperity. A traveler, administrator and builder, his legacy can still be seen today in monuments ranging from Hadrian’s Wall in Britain to the Pantheon in Rome. Holding this coin means holding an object created during that extraordinary period of Roman history. A distinctive piece for anyone fascinated by Ancient Rome, Roman emperors, archaeology or ancient history, this pendant combines a genuine nearly 1,900-year-old artifact with wearable jewelry. Every ancient coin is unique, with its own surfaces, wear and history – a small surviving piece of the Roman Empire that can now be worn around your neck.