Roman Republic Wolf Coin Pendant
Obverse: Helmeted head of Mars
Reverse: Roman She-wolf walking left
Date: 77 B.C.
Bezel: 14k Gold
Weight: 5.70 grams
Diameter: 20 mm / .79 in
Description
This item is an authentic Roman silver Denarius, placed in a handmade bezel of 14k Gold. There is only 1 of this item; you will receive the exact pendant shown in the photos.
History of the Artifact
This silver denarius was struck in Rome in 77 BC by the moneyer P. Satrienus during the late Roman Republic, a period marked by political rivalry, civil conflict, and intense competition among elite families. The obverse depicts the youthful head of Mars wearing a crested helmet, emphasizing martial virtue and Rome’s military identity at a time when military success increasingly shaped political power. Republican moneyers frequently used coin imagery to associate themselves with traditional Roman values, and the choice of Mars reflects ideals of courage, discipline, and the defense of the state rather than the commemoration of a single event.
The reverse features the she-wolf walking left beneath the name of the issuer, invoking the foundational myth of Romulus and Remus. Even without the twins shown directly, the wolf alone was immediately recognizable as a symbol of Rome’s legendary origins and divine destiny. By pairing Mars with the she-wolf, the design connects Roman military power with the city’s mythic birth, reinforcing continuity between ancestral tradition and the turbulent politics of the first century BC. Today, this type is studied as a strong example of how Republican coinage blended mythology, civic identity, and personal political messaging into compact everyday objects that circulated throughout the Roman world.
Authenticity
Ancient Artifacts guarantees the Authenticity of items sold through a three layer system of protection:
- Ancient Artifacts exclusively sources artifacts from trusted and reputable antique distributors, many of whom have been selling Artifacts for decades.
- Next, the Artifact is inspected by an expert team member, who is professionally trained in counterfeit detection After the artifact passes inspection, the Certificate of Authenticity is signed and the Artifact is packaged.
- Finally, Ancient Artifacts gives an additional layer of protection by promising a full refund with no questions asked, in the extremely unlikely event that a counterfeit slips through our vetting process.
Your order will include:
- Marcus Aurelius Coin Pendant shown in photos
- Certificate of Authenticity
Ancient Artifacts relics are guaranteed authentic and have a 100% money back policy. Read more about our Mission and Promise for authenticity.
Original: $720.00
-65%$720.00
$252.00
Description
Obverse: Helmeted head of Mars
Reverse: Roman She-wolf walking left
Date: 77 B.C.
Bezel: 14k Gold
Weight: 5.70 grams
Diameter: 20 mm / .79 in
Description
This item is an authentic Roman silver Denarius, placed in a handmade bezel of 14k Gold. There is only 1 of this item; you will receive the exact pendant shown in the photos.
History of the Artifact
This silver denarius was struck in Rome in 77 BC by the moneyer P. Satrienus during the late Roman Republic, a period marked by political rivalry, civil conflict, and intense competition among elite families. The obverse depicts the youthful head of Mars wearing a crested helmet, emphasizing martial virtue and Rome’s military identity at a time when military success increasingly shaped political power. Republican moneyers frequently used coin imagery to associate themselves with traditional Roman values, and the choice of Mars reflects ideals of courage, discipline, and the defense of the state rather than the commemoration of a single event.
The reverse features the she-wolf walking left beneath the name of the issuer, invoking the foundational myth of Romulus and Remus. Even without the twins shown directly, the wolf alone was immediately recognizable as a symbol of Rome’s legendary origins and divine destiny. By pairing Mars with the she-wolf, the design connects Roman military power with the city’s mythic birth, reinforcing continuity between ancestral tradition and the turbulent politics of the first century BC. Today, this type is studied as a strong example of how Republican coinage blended mythology, civic identity, and personal political messaging into compact everyday objects that circulated throughout the Roman world.
Authenticity
Ancient Artifacts guarantees the Authenticity of items sold through a three layer system of protection:
- Ancient Artifacts exclusively sources artifacts from trusted and reputable antique distributors, many of whom have been selling Artifacts for decades.
- Next, the Artifact is inspected by an expert team member, who is professionally trained in counterfeit detection After the artifact passes inspection, the Certificate of Authenticity is signed and the Artifact is packaged.
- Finally, Ancient Artifacts gives an additional layer of protection by promising a full refund with no questions asked, in the extremely unlikely event that a counterfeit slips through our vetting process.
Your order will include:
- Marcus Aurelius Coin Pendant shown in photos
- Certificate of Authenticity
Ancient Artifacts relics are guaranteed authentic and have a 100% money back policy. Read more about our Mission and Promise for authenticity.
