Origin: Israel (Sebastia, Samaria) Circa: 98 AD to 117 AD Collection: Roman Medium: Silver-Gold-Jasper

Origin: Israel (Sebastia, Samaria) Circa: 98 AD to 117 AD Collection: Roman Medium: Silver-Gold-Jasper   « Less

Origin: Israel (Sebastia, Samaria) Circa: 98 AD to 117 AD Collection: Roman Medium: Silver-Gold-Onyx

Origin: Israel (Sebastia, Samaria) Circa: 98 AD to 117 AD Collection: Roman Medium: Silver-Gold-Onyx   « Less

Origin: Jordan (Geresa) Circa: 238 AD to 244 AD Collection: Roman Medium: bronze/gold/rhodonite Marcus Antonius Gordianus Pius (January 20, 225 - February 11, 244), known  More »

Origin: Jordan (Geresa) Circa: 238 AD to 244 AD Collection: Roman Medium: bronze/gold/rhodonite Marcus Antonius Gordianus Pius (January 20, 225 - February 11, 244), known in English as Gordian III, was Roman Emperor from 238 to 244. Gordian was the son of Antonia Gordiana, who was daughter of Gordian I and sister of Gordian II. The name of his father is unknown, as well as his own before he assumed his grandfather's name in 238. Following the murder of emperor Alexander Severus in Moguntiacum (modern Mainz), the capital of the Roman province Germania Inferior, Maximinus Thrax was acclaimed emperor, despite strong opposition of the Roman senate and the majority of the population. In response to what was considered in Rome as a rebellion, Gordian's grandfather and uncle, Gordian I and II, were proclaimed joint emperors in the African province. Their revolt was suppressed within a month by Cappellianus, governor of Numidia and a loyal supporter of Maximinus Thrax. The elder Gordians died, but public opinion cherished their memory as peace loving and literate men, victims of Maximinus' oppression. Meanwhile, Maximinus was on the verge of marching on Rome and the Senate elected Pupienus and Balbinus as joint emperors. These senators were not popular men and the population of Rome, still shocked by the elder Gordian's fate, so that the Senate decided to take the teenager Gordian, rename him Marcus Antonius Gordianus as his grandfather, and rise him to the rank of Caesar and imperial heir. Pupienus and Balbinus defeated Maximinus, mainly due to the defection of several legions, namely the II Parthica who assassinated Maximinus. But their joint reign was doomed from the start with popular riots, military discontent and even an enormous fire that consumed Rome in June 238. On July 29, Pupienus and Balbinus were killed by the Praetorian guard and Gordian proclaimed sole emperor. Due to his age, the imperial government was surrendered to the aristocratic families, who controlled the affairs of Rome through the senate. In 240, Sabinianus revolted in the African province, but the situation was dealt quickly. In 241, Gordian was married to Furia Sabina Tranquillina, daughter of the newly appointed praetorian prefect, Timesitheus. As chief of the Praetorian guard and father in law of the emperor, Timesitheus quickly became the de facto ruler of the Roman empire. In the 3rd century, the Roman frontiers weakened against the Germanic tribes across the Rhine and Danube, and the Sassanid kingdom across the Euphrates increased its own attacks. When the Persians under Shapur I invaded Mesopotamia, the young emperor opened the doors of the Temple of Janus for the last time in Roman history, and sent a huge army to the East. The Sassanids were driven back over the Euphrates and defeated in the Battle of Resaena (243). The campaign was a success and Gordian, who had joined the army, was planning an invasion of the enemy's territory, when his father-in-law died in unclear circumstances. Without Timesitheus, the campaign, and the emperor's security, were at risk. Marcus Julius Philippus stepped in at this moment as the new Praetorian Prefect and the campaign proceeded. In the beginning of 244, the Persians counter-attacked. Persian sources claim that a battle was fought near modern Fallujah (Iraq) and resulted in a major Roman defeat and the death of Gordian III. Roman sources do not mention this battle and suggest that Gordian died far away, upstream of the Euphrates. Although suspected to have been murdered by Philip the Arab at Zaitha (Qalat es Salihiyah), the cause of Gordian's death is unknown. However, the Praetorian Prefect Philip, who succeeded Gordian as emperor, is often described in ancient sources as the murderer. Gordian's youth and good nature, along with the deaths of his grandfather and uncle and his own tragic fate at the hands of another usurper, granted him the everlasting esteem of the Romans. Despite the opposition of the new emperor, Gordian was deified by the Senate after his death, in order to appease the population and avoid riots. - (FJ.1415)   « Less

Origin: Samaria, Israel Circa: 336 BC to 323 BC Collection: Coin Jewelry Style: Greek Medium: Silver, Gold Additional Information: This coin is set in an 18 Karat gold  More »

Origin: Samaria, Israel Circa: 336 BC to 323 BC Collection: Coin Jewelry Style: Greek Medium: Silver, Gold Additional Information: This coin is set in an 18 Karat gold pendant.   « Less

Origin: Tarsus, Asia Minor Circa: 361 BC to 333 BC Collection: Coin Jewelry Style: Persian Medium: Silver, Gold Cilicia is an ancient region of southeastern Asia Minor  More »

Origin: Tarsus, Asia Minor Circa: 361 BC to 333 BC Collection: Coin Jewelry Style: Persian Medium: Silver, Gold Cilicia is an ancient region of southeastern Asia Minor (modern Turkey), along the Mediterranean north of Cyprus. It included a high and barren plateau, Cilicia Trachia, an inhospitable region that served as shelter for pirates, and a richly fertile plain, Cilicia Pedias, that served as a strategic passageway throughout history. The area was under the domination of the Assyrian Empire before it became part of the Persian Empire. The Greeks settled on the coast early on, and Cilicia was Hellenized to a great extent. Tarsus was the capital of Cilicia and one of the most important cities in Asia Minor. Tarsus continued to flourish even after the region became part of the Roman Empire, reaching the height of its prosperity and cultural achievements, including being the birthplace of St. Paul. Mazaios was the satrap, or governor, of Tarsus under the Persians. Famed historian Plutarch described him as “the greatest Persian after Darius.” This remarkable complement indicates that Mazaios might have simultaneously held the post of the Herzaraptis (the commanding officer of the Spearbearer’s Regimen) while serving as satrap. - (FJ.1419)   « Less

Origin: Mediterranean Circa: 306 AD to 312 AD Collection: Coin Jewelry Style: Roman Medium: Bronze, Gold Additional Information: The coin was found near Ephesus, Asia  More »

Origin: Mediterranean Circa: 306 AD to 312 AD Collection: Coin Jewelry Style: Roman Medium: Bronze, Gold Additional Information: The coin was found near Ephesus, Asia Minor. This genuine Ancient Roman coin has been mounted in a modern 18 karat gold pendant. - (FJ.1420)   « Less

Origin: Coin Found Near Ephesus Circa: 306 AD to 312 AD Collection: Jewelry Style: Beaded Coin Necklaces Medium: Onyx, Gold, Bronze Marcus Aurelius Valerius Maxentius  More »

Origin: Coin Found Near Ephesus Circa: 306 AD to 312 AD Collection: Jewelry Style: Beaded Coin Necklaces Medium: Onyx, Gold, Bronze Marcus Aurelius Valerius Maxentius was the son of Emperor Maximianus who ruled the Western Empire from 286 A.D. until he was forced to abdicate by Diocletian in 305 A.D. The next year, in 306 A.D., Emperor Galerius decided to tax the citizens of Rome who, until this point in history, were considered privileged and above taxation. Naturally, this decision incited a popular uprising. The citizens of Rome chose Maxentius and their leader and he encouraged his father to come out of retirement and join him on the throne. Together, they succeeded in seized control of the Italian peninsula. Soon after, Constantine, at their invitation, joined their rebellion. However, when Maxentius and his father had a falling out, Maximianus fled to the court of Constantine, seeking protection from his son’s wrath. Now with three factions fighting for control of the empire, the Roman world was on the verge of another civil war. Diocletian promptly organized a peace conference in 308 A.D. at Carnuntum. Although he was declared a public enemy, Maxentius managed to maintain control of Italy for four more years, until Constantine’s forces defeated him at the famed Battle at the Milvian Bridge, where Constantine’s victorious forces first fought under the sign of Christ. - (FJ.1421)   « Less

Origin: Mediterranean Circa: 306 AD to 312 AD Collection: Jewelry Style: Beaded Coin Necklaces Medium: Bronze and Jasper Additional Information: This coin was found near  More »

Origin: Mediterranean Circa: 306 AD to 312 AD Collection: Jewelry Style: Beaded Coin Necklaces Medium: Bronze and Jasper Additional Information: This coin was found near Ephesus, Asia Minor. This genuine Ancient Roman bronze coin has been mounted in a modern 18 karat gold pendant and strung on a necklace composed of genuine red jasper beads with a 14 karat gold clasp. - (FJ.1422)   « Less

Origin: Israel (Sebastia, Samaria) Circa: 117 AD to 138 AD Collection: Roman Medium: Silver-Gold-Amethyst Additional Information: This superb coin has been set in an 18  More »

Origin: Israel (Sebastia, Samaria) Circa: 117 AD to 138 AD Collection: Roman Medium: Silver-Gold-Amethyst Additional Information: This superb coin has been set in an 18 karat gold pendant and strung in a necklace with genuine amethyst and lapis lazuli beads and with a 14 karat gold clasp.   « Less

Origin: Coin Found in Damascus Circa: 286 AD to 310 AD Collection: Jewelry Style: Beaded Coin Necklaces Medium: Jasper, Bronze, Gold Born of humble parents, Maximianus  More »

Origin: Coin Found in Damascus Circa: 286 AD to 310 AD Collection: Jewelry Style: Beaded Coin Necklaces Medium: Jasper, Bronze, Gold Born of humble parents, Maximianus rose in the army, on the basis of his military skill, to become a trusted officer and friend of the emperor Diocletian, who made him Caesar in 285 A.D. and Augustus the following year. Thus in theory, Maximianus became the colleague of Diocletian, but his role was always subordinate. Assigned the government of the West, Maximianus failed to suppress revolts in Gaul and Britain; Constantius Chlorus, appointed Caesar under Maximianus in 293, took charge of these areas while Maximianus continued to govern Italy, Spain, and Africa. On May 1, 305, the same day that Diocletian abdicated at Nicomedia, Maximianus abdicated, evidently reluctantly, at Mediolanum. As the new tetrarchy (two Augusti with a Caesar under each) that succeeded them began to break down, Maximianus reclaimed the throne to support his son Maxentius' claim to be Caesar. Persuaded to abdicate once more by Diocletian in 308, he lived at the court of Constantine, who had recently married his daughter Fausta. Maximian died in 310 shortly after the suppression of a revolt raised by him against Constantine. - (FJ.1436)   « Less