Origin: Mediterranean Circa: 98 AD to 117 AD Collection: Jewelry Style: Roman Coin Rings Medium: Silver and Gold Trajan was born in 53 A.D. to a family of Roman origin  More »

Origin: Mediterranean Circa: 98 AD to 117 AD Collection: Jewelry Style: Roman Coin Rings Medium: Silver and Gold Trajan was born in 53 A.D. to a family of Roman origin residing in Itálica (near modern Sevilla, Spain). Conqueror of Dacia (modern Romania) and Mesopotamia, he ruled the Roman emperor from the year 98 until his death in 117. He was trained as a youth in the Roman army and took an active part in campaigns in Spain, Syria, and Germany during the reigns of the emperors Titus and Domitian. Trajan achieved distinction as a general of outstanding ability, and in 91 he was elected a consul. In 97 he was adopted by Emperor Nerva as his colleague and successor. On the death of Nerva the following year, Trajan, who was at that time inspecting the Roman frontier in Germany, became the sole ruler of the empire. Although he spent the greater part of his career engaged in military campaigns, expanding the empire further east and south, the government of Rome was carefully guided. Today, marks of his reign are stamped all over the Eternal City. The famous Trajan’s Column, commemorating his victory over the Dacians, stands among the ruins of his magnificent Forum, part of the greater Forum complex. Nearby, Trajan’s Marketplace, overlooking the Forum, is a strikingly modern shopping structure complete with segmented stalls for individual vendors, not altogether different from modern malls. He also made many improvements outside of Rome including repairs along the fabled Appian Way as well as countless other civic projects throughout the empire. The natural splendor of the precious metals is allowed to shine in this ring. The natural hues of the silver and the gold complement each other. In this ring, the present and the past combine. The classic reserved form of the modern ring enhances the timeless beauty and majesty of the ancient coin. To wear this ring is to reconnect with the past while simultaneously exhibiting style and elegance that is contemporary and yet timeless. - (FJ.6696)   « Less

Origin: Mediterranean Circa: 193 AD to 217 AD Collection: Jewelry Style: Roman Coin Ring Medium: Silver and Gold Empress Julia Domna was the second wife of the Roman  More »

Origin: Mediterranean Circa: 193 AD to 217 AD Collection: Jewelry Style: Roman Coin Ring Medium: Silver and Gold Empress Julia Domna was the second wife of the Roman emperor Septimius Severus (reigned 193- 211) and a powerful figure in the regime of his successor and their son, the emperor Caracalla. Julia was a Syrian (Domna being her Syrian name) and was the daughter of the hereditary high priest Bassianus at Emesa (now Homs) in Syria and elder sister of Julia Maesa. Domna gathered about her in Rome a group of philosophers and other intellectuals whose activities are best known through the writings of Philostratus. After Severus' death, the murderous rancor of her two sons, the joint emperors Caracalla and Geta, culminated in the assassination of Geta by Caracalla in her presence. When Caracalla (reigned 211-217) was on campaign, he left her in control of most of the civilian administration, demonstrating the significant status of this woman in a society dominated by men.The splendor of the precious metals is allowed to shine in this ring. The natural hues of the silver and the gold complement each other. In this ring, the present and the past combine. The classic reserved form of the modern ring enhances the timeless beauty and majesty of the ancient coin. To wear this ring is to reconnect with the past while simultaneously exhibiting style and elegance that is contemporary and yet timeless. - (FJ.7117)   « Less

Origin: Mediterranean Circa: 348 AD to 358 AD Collection: Coin Jewelry Style: Roman Medium: Bronze and Gold The fourth or fifth son of Constantine the Great, Constans  More »

Origin: Mediterranean Circa: 348 AD to 358 AD Collection: Coin Jewelry Style: Roman Medium: Bronze and Gold The fourth or fifth son of Constantine the Great, Constans was bestowed the title Caesar by his father in 333. When Constantine died in 337, Constans and his two brothers, Constantius II and Constantine II, each adopted the title of Augustus and divided the empire among themselves. Constans took control of Italy, Africa, and Illyricum (the northwestern Balkans). In 340 Constantine II—ruler of Spain, Gaul, and Britain—invaded northern Italy but was defeated and killed by Constans' army at Aquileia. This victory gave Constans control over the entire western half of the empire. He defended his realm successfully against the Franks in 341 and two years later visited Britain. In 350, however, he was overthrown and killed in Gaul by the usurper Magnus Magnentius. Overall Constans is remembered as an ardent orthodox Christian and vigorous opponent of paganism. - (FJ.7142)   « Less

Origin: Mediterranean Circa: 161 AD to 180 AD Collection: Jewelry Style: Roman Coin Ring Medium: Silver and Gold More than money, coins are symbols of the state that  More »

Origin: Mediterranean Circa: 161 AD to 180 AD Collection: Jewelry Style: Roman Coin Ring Medium: Silver and Gold More than money, coins are symbols of the state that struck them. Currency represents a specific time and place, whether products of the age we live in today or an artifact of a long forgotten empire. Marcus Aurelius Antoninus was the Emperor of Rome from 161 until his death in 180 A.D. Born Marcus Annius Verus, he was adopted by the emperor Antoninus Pius in 138, and married his daughter Annia Galeria Faustina a few years later. He succeeded to the throne without difficulty on Antoninus' death. Marcus Aurelius was educated by the best tutors in Rome and was a devotee of Stoicism. However, he felt with more religious fervor the communion of man in the unity of the universe than most other Stoics. In his later years, he wrote the Meditations as a relief from his lonely office, in which he attempts to reconcile his Stoic philosophy of virtue and self-sacrifice with his role as emperor. The glories of antiquity shine again with renewed brilliance and luster. Marcus Aurelius is one of the most recognizable Roman Emperor, famed for his equestrian statue still standing on the Capitoline Hill in Rome today. When wearing this gorgeous ring, the past literally comes alive. This ancient coin is not a relic of the past displayed behind glass in a museum; but set in this stunning gold ring, it becomes a stunning centerpiece appreciated for its age as much as its beauty and superior craftsmanship. - (FJ.6982)   « Less

Origin: Mediterranean Circa: 161 AD to 180 AD Collection: Jewelry Style: Roman Coin Ring Medium: Silver and Gold More than money, coins are symbols of the state that  More »

Origin: Mediterranean Circa: 161 AD to 180 AD Collection: Jewelry Style: Roman Coin Ring Medium: Silver and Gold More than money, coins are symbols of the state that struck them. Currency represents a specific time and place, whether products of the age we live in today or an artifact of a long forgotten empire. Marcus Aurelius Antoninus was the Emperor of Rome from 161 until his death in 180 A.D. Born Marcus Annius Verus, he was adopted by the emperor Antoninus Pius in 138, and married his daughter Annia Galeria Faustina a few years later. He succeeded to the throne without difficulty on Antoninus' death. Marcus Aurelius was educated by the best tutors in Rome and was a devotee of Stoicism. However, he felt with more religious fervor the communion of man in the unity of the universe than most other Stoics. In his later years, he wrote the Meditations as a relief from his lonely office, in which he attempts to reconcile his Stoic philosophy of virtue and self-sacrifice with his role as emperor. The glories of antiquity shine again with renewed brilliance and luster. Marcus Aurelius is one of the most recognizable Roman Emperor, famed for his equestrian statue still standing on the Capitoline Hill in Rome today. When wearing this gorgeous ring, the past literally comes alive. This ancient coin is not a relic of the past displayed behind glass in a museum; but set in this stunning gold ring, it becomes a stunning centerpiece appreciated for its age as much as its beauty and superior craftsmanship. - (FJ.6981)   « Less

Origin: Mediterranean Circa: 306 AD to 337 AD Collection: Jewelry Style: Roman Coin Ring Medium: Bronze and Gold Constantine I, called Constantine the Great, was the  More »

Origin: Mediterranean Circa: 306 AD to 337 AD Collection: Jewelry Style: Roman Coin Ring Medium: Bronze and Gold Constantine I, called Constantine the Great, was the first Roman ruler to be converted to Christianity. He was the founder of Constantinople (present-day Istanbul), which remained the capital of the Eastern Roman (Byzantine) Empire until 1453. Constantine the Great unified a tottering empire, reorganized the Roman state, and set the stage for the final victory of Christianity at the end of the 4th century. Many modern scholars accept the sincerity of his religious conviction. His conversion was a gradual process; at first he probably associated Christ with the victorious sun god. By the time of the Council of Nicaea (325), however, he was completely Christian, but still tolerated paganism among his subjects. Although criticized by his enemies as a proponent of a crude and false religion, Constantine the Great strengthened the Roman Empire and ensured its survival in the East. As the first emperor to rule in the name of Jesus Christ, he was a major figure in the foundation of medieval Christian Europe. This stunning ring evokes the flowering of the early Christian era in its full glory and splendor. The dark hue of the tarnished bronze is a striking contrast to the luminosity of the gold mounting with its textured Florentine finish. The course of Europe and the world would forever change due to the efforts of Constantine the Great. There is an eternal splendor to this ring, a beauty that radiates from within the coin and envelopes the gold setting. To wear this ring is to evoke the spirit of change. For although time changes and worlds evolve, true beauty and elegance as defined by this ring are eternal and immune to the fancies and whims of individual tastes. - (FJ.6985)   « Less

Origin: Mediterranean Circa: 161 AD to 169 AD Collection: Jewelry Style: Roman Coin Ring Medium: Silver and Gold Lucilla was married to Emperor Lucius Verus in 164 A.D.  More »

Origin: Mediterranean Circa: 161 AD to 169 AD Collection: Jewelry Style: Roman Coin Ring Medium: Silver and Gold Lucilla was married to Emperor Lucius Verus in 164 A.D. She was the daughter of Marcus Aurelius and Faustina the Younger, sister to Commodus, the future emperor. After the death of Verus, she married an elderly man by the name of Pompeianus. However, having once been Augusta, wife of an emperor, Lucilla was not satisfied leading a quiet, private life with a man of much lower station. Later on, Lucilla was implicated in one of the numerous plots to overthrow her brother Commodus and was banished to the island of Capri in 182 A.D. Soon afterward, she was put to death. The splendor of the precious metals is allowed to shine in this ring. The natural hues of the silver and gold complement each other. In this ring, the present and the past combine. The classical form of the modern ring enhances the timeless beauty and majesty of the ancient coin. This ring is a symbol of the glorious wealth and dominant power of the Roman Empire. To wear this ring is to reconnect with the past while continuing to look stylish in the present. - (FJ.6983)   « Less

Origin: Jerusalem Circa: 330 AD to 337 AD Collection: Coin Jewelry Style: Roman Medium: Bronze, Gold Condition: Extra Fine Obverse: CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C; Laureate,  More »

Origin: Jerusalem Circa: 330 AD to 337 AD Collection: Coin Jewelry Style: Roman Medium: Bronze, Gold Condition: Extra Fine Obverse: CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C; Laureate, Cuirassed Bust of Constantine II Facing Right Reverse: GLORIA EXERCITVS; Two Soldiers Holding Spears Standing on Either Side of Two Standards Constantine II was born in 316 A.D., the eldest son of Constantine the Great and his second wife, Fausta. When the empire was divided upon the death of his father in A. D. 337 between him and his brothers Constantius II, Constans I, he inherited Gaul and most of Western Europe. Together with his brothers, Constantine II systematically murdered any of his relatives that he considered a threat to his throne. They left their young cousin Julian alive, however, and Julian ultimately did lead a successful revolt and become emperor. Part of the arrangements made between the three brothers included Constantine II acting as regent for Constans, who was considered somewhat young to rule in his own right. In 340, Constantine II and Constans got into an argument over the administration of Italy. Constantine II gathered an army to go chastise his brother, but was soundly defeated in the battle that took place near the city of Aquileia, in the North of Italy close to the western slopes of the Julian Alps. Constantine II was killed in the battle after bitter fighting. How many hands have touched a coin in your pocket or purse? What eras and lands have the coin traversed on its journey into our possession? As we reach into our pockets to pull out some change, we rarely hesitate to think of who might have touched the coin before us, or where the coin will venture to after it leaves our hands. More than money, coins are a symbol of the state that struck them, of a specific time and location, whether contemporary currencies or artifacts of a long forgotten empire. This stunning hand-struck coin reveals an expertise of craftsmanship and intricate sculptural detail that is often lacking in contemporary machine- made currencies. This ancient coin is a memorial to the Emperor Constantine II, passed from the hands of civilization to civilization, from generation to generation that still appears as vibrant today as the day it was struck. - - (FJ.7149)   « Less

Origin: Coin Found in Israel Circa: 317 AD to 326 AD Collection: Coin Jewelry Style: Roman Coin Rings Medium: Bronze, Gold Flavius Julius Crispus was born in 303 A.D.,  More »

Origin: Coin Found in Israel Circa: 317 AD to 326 AD Collection: Coin Jewelry Style: Roman Coin Rings Medium: Bronze, Gold Flavius Julius Crispus was born in 303 A.D., the eldest son of Constantine the Great and his first wife Minervina. He was named Caesar in 316 A.D., served as Consul three times, and governed Gaul in 320 A.D. Crispus was also an able and popular military commander, leading forces to victory against Germanic barbarians as well as commanding the naval fleet during the final war against Licinius and his son. Unfortunately, Crispus’ promising life was cut short when he was executed in 326 A.D. at his father’s command. Apparently, his step-mother, Fausta, accused him of having an affair with her. However, it seems as though she really just wanted to get Crispus out of the way so that her sons would be first in line for the throne. When it was determined that Fausta was lying, she too was executed.How many hands have touched a coin in your pocket or purse? What eras and lands have the coin traversed on its journey into our possession? As we reach into our pockets to pull out some change, we rarely hesitate to think of who might have touched the coin before us, or where the coin will venture to after it leaves our hands. More than money, coins are a symbol of the state that struck them, of a specific time and location, whether contemporary currencies or artifacts of a long forgotten empire. This stunning hand-struck coin reveals an expertise of craftsmanship and intricate sculptural detail that is often lacking in contemporary machine- made currencies. This ancient coin is a memorial to Crispus, passed from the hands of civilization to civilization, from generation to generation that still appears as vibrant today as the day it was struck. - (FJ.6034a)   « Less

Origin: Jerusalem Circa: 118 AD to 137 AD Collection: Roman Coin Rings Style: 18 Karat Gold Ring Hadrian spent much of his reign traveling about the Roman Empire and  More »

Origin: Jerusalem Circa: 118 AD to 137 AD Collection: Roman Coin Rings Style: 18 Karat Gold Ring Hadrian spent much of his reign traveling about the Roman Empire and checking into the well - being of the cities, towns, provinces, and ordinary citizens over whom he ruled. He was always interested in civic improvements, and would often have a new bridge, road, aqueduct, or temple built when he thought that the local citizens would benefit by such new construction. The reign of Hadrian at the height of the PAX ROMANA period was a time of great peace and prosperity in the Roman Empire. He continued the public works building projects that his adoptive father Trajan began and strengthened the defenses on the borders of the empire. Because of attacks on Roman citizens living in southern Britain, he built Hadrian's Wall across a narrow part of the island. Hadrian was an educated emperor and a patron of the arts. He spent most of his reign visiting the different provinces of the empire and personally overseeing the improvements and public works carried out under his orders. Like Trajan and Nerva before him, he adopted a grown man in order to make him heir to the throne. When his first adopted son Aelius Caesar died of illness, Hadrian adopted another, Antoninus Pius, who would succeed him when Hadrian died in his bed after a long illness. How many hands have touched a coin in your pocket or purse? What eras and lands have the coin traversed on its journey into our possession? As we reach into our pockets to pull out some change, we rarely hesitate to think of who might have touched the coin before us, or where the coin will venture to after it leaves our hands. More than money, coins are a symbol of the state that struck them, of a specific time and location, whether contemporary currencies or artifacts of a long forgotten empire. This stunning hand-struck coin reveals an expertise of craftsmanship and intricate sculptural detail that is often lacking in contemporary machine- made currencies. While the legend of Hadrian will live on in the ruins his monumental constructions, perhaps his memory is no better preserved than in coins such as this: intimate memorials passed from the hands of civilization to civilization, from generation to generation that appear as vibrant today as the day they were struck. - (FJ.6740A)   « Less