Origin: Israel Circa: 408 BC to 350 BC Collection: Greek Silver Coin Cufflinks Style: Stater Medium: Silver-Gold Lying on the southern coast of Thrace (now present-day  More »

Origin: Israel Circa: 408 BC to 350 BC Collection: Greek Silver Coin Cufflinks Style: Stater Medium: Silver-Gold Lying on the southern coast of Thrace (now present-day Greece), Abdera developed into a very lively and prosperous city. Though the first settlement did not flourish, Abdera was refounded by people from Teos in 544 B.C., who fled from Persian domination. - (FJ.6368)   « Less

Origin: Holy Land Circa: 117 AD to 138 AD Collection: Roman Silver Coin Cufflinks Style: Denarius Cufflinks Medium: Silver-Gold Orphaned at the age of ten, P.Aulius  More »

Origin: Holy Land Circa: 117 AD to 138 AD Collection: Roman Silver Coin Cufflinks Style: Denarius Cufflinks Medium: Silver-Gold Orphaned at the age of ten, P.Aulius Hadrianus was placed under the care of guardians, including the future emperor Trajan. He embarked upon a military career when he was about twenty-four and married Trajan's grand- niece Sabina. Shortly before the emperor's death he was formally adopted, which made transition to power smooth. Widely admired, Hadrian set to work strengthening the empire, including building a vast wall from Tyne to Solway in Britain. Hadrian loved to travel, visiting many of the provinces with his wife and close friend Antinous. His passion for architecture was profound, resulting in the building of an immense imperial residence, the remains of which can still be seen today. These brilliant coins show Hadrian facing right, bearded and wearing a laurel wreath. He is portrayed as being very handsome, noble and strong; characteristics we would expect from such a popular and enlightened emperor. In their gold settings these coins are accessories worthy of nobility. - (FJ.6483)   « Less

Origin: Mediterranean Circa: 337 AD to 340 AD Collection: Jewelry Style: Roman Coin Cufflinks Medium: Bronze and Gold Constantine II was born in 316 A.D., the eldest son  More »

Origin: Mediterranean Circa: 337 AD to 340 AD Collection: Jewelry Style: Roman Coin Cufflinks Medium: Bronze and Gold 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 and 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.This stunning set of cufflinks evokes the glory and beauty of the early Christian era and its flowering. The rich umber hue of the tarnished bronze is striking when contrasted to the luminous gold mounting. The course of Europe and the world would forever change due to the efforts of Constantine the Great and his sons. There is an eternal splendor to these cufflinks, a beauty that radiates from within the coin and envelopes the gold setting. To wear these coins is to evoke the spirit of change. For although time changes and the world evolves, true beauty and eternal elegance as defined by these cufflinks are immune to the fancies and whims of individual tastes. - (FJ.6707)   « Less

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

Origin: Mediterranean Circa: 306 AD to 337 AD Collection: Jewelry Style: Roman Coin Cufflinks 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.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. These stunning hand-struck coins reveal an expertise of craftsmanship and intricate sculptural detail that is often lacking in contemporary machine- made currencies. This pair of ancient coins is a memorial to the Emperor Constantius the Great, 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.6709A)   « Less

Origin: Mediterranean Medium: Bronze-Gold Emperor Lucius Septimius Severus was born April 11, 145 A.D. in Leptis Magna, a Carthaginian city located in North Africa. Severus  More »

Origin: Mediterranean Medium: Bronze-Gold Emperor Lucius Septimius Severus was born April 11, 145 A.D. in Leptis Magna, a Carthaginian city located in North Africa. Severus came from a distinguished local family; his cousins received suffect consulships in Rome under Antoninus Pius. Severus restored stability to the Roman Empire after the tumultuous reign of the emperor Commodus and the outbreaks of civil war that erupted in the wake of Commodus' murder. However, by giving greater pay and benefits to soldiers and annexing the troublesome lands of northern Mesopotamia into the Roman empire, Septimius Severus brought increasing financial and military burdens to Rome's government. Although his prudent administration allowed these burdens to be met during his eighteen years on the throne, his reign was not entirely sunny. Overall, his reign marks a critical stage in the development of the absolute despotism that characterized the later Roman Empire.These cufflinks are truly one of a kind. Struck by hand, each coin has a slightly different shape and must be individually mounted. The lustrous gold setting is a perfect complement to the natural elegance of the silver coins. These cufflinks are the perfect finishing touch to the finest suit. Besides their grace and style, these cufflinks are a symbol of the prudent leadership, the wealth and power, and the enduring legacy of the Roman Empire. - (FJ.6713)   « Less

Origin: Mediterranean Circa: 193 AD to 211 AD Collection: Jewelry Style: Roman Coin Cufflinks Medium: Silver and Gold Emperor Lucius Septimius Severus was born April 11,  More »

Origin: Mediterranean Circa: 193 AD to 211 AD Collection: Jewelry Style: Roman Coin Cufflinks Medium: Silver and Gold Emperor Lucius Septimius Severus was born April 11, 145 A.D. in Leptis Magna, a Carthaginian city located in North Africa. Severus came from a distinguished local family; his cousins received suffect consulships in Rome under Antoninus Pius. Severus restored stability to the Roman Empire after the tumultuous reign of the emperor Commodus and the outbreaks of civil war that erupted in the wake of Commodus' murder. However, by giving greater pay and benefits to soldiers and annexing the troublesome lands of northern Mesopotamia into the Roman empire, Septimius Severus brought increasing financial and military burdens to Rome's government. Although his prudent administration allowed these burdens to be met during his eighteen years on the throne, his reign was not entirely sunny. Overall, his reign marks a critical stage in the development of the absolute despotism that characterized the later Roman Empire.These cufflinks are truly one of a kind. Struck by hand, each coin has a slightly different shape and must be individually mounted. The lustrous gold setting is a perfect complement to the natural elegance of the silver coins. These cufflinks are the perfect finishing touch to the finest suit. Besides their graceful style, these cufflinks are a symbol of the prudent leadership, glorious wealth and dominant power of the Roman Empire. - (FJ.6717)   « Less

Origin: Mediterranean Circa: 37 AD to 44 AD Collection: Jewelry Style: Coin Cufflinks Medium: Bronze and Gold Herod Agrippa was the grandson of Herod the Great, the  More »

Origin: Mediterranean Circa: 37 AD to 44 AD Collection: Jewelry Style: Coin Cufflinks Medium: Bronze and Gold Herod Agrippa was the grandson of Herod the Great, the Jewish King of Roman ruled Palestine. At age three, upon his father’s execution, he was sent to Rome, where he received a Roman education with the princes of the ruling dynasty, the Julio-Claudians, including the future emperor Caligula. He remained in Rome until, deep in dept, he was forced to flee to escape his creditors. He wandered around the empire, encountering troubles wherever he stayed, and finally returned to Rome in despair. His friend, Caligula, settled his outstanding debts. Agrippa, hoping to take advantage of this friendship, encouraged Caligula to seize power. But the Emperor Tiberius sensed Agrippa’s plotting and had him imprisoned in 36 A.D. However, he left detention as a king. In 34, Agrippa's uncle Philip had died without sons. The emperor Tiberius ordered his realms to be added to the province of Syria, but in 37 A.D., he died. Caligula became emperor and immediately restored the principality and appointed as its king Herod Agrippa. He was the first to be called “King” since his grandfather, Herod the Great, who passed away almost forty years before. Although King of Palestine, Herod Agrippa spent most of his time at the side of the Emperor, occasionally acting on diplomatic missions and accompanying him on the battlefield. In 39 A.D., Agrippa’s uncle Herod Antipas attempted to usurp his royal title. Caligula intervened, exiling Antipas and transfereing his territories of Galilee and Parea to Agrippa. In 41, Caligula succumbed to his mental illness and was murdered. The Jewish king played a very important role during the accession of Claudius. He was grateful to Agrippa; Judea and Samaria were added to his realm. Agrippa was now king of all the territories that had once been ruled by Herod the Great. Jerusalem was again the capital of Palestine. Agrippa's entry in the city of David and Herod was a triumph. Like his uncles and grandfather, Agrippa was both a Roman and a Jewish ruler. He did much for the city of Jerusalem and was appreciated by many pious Jews, especially for his measures against a sect from Galilee, the Christians. Upon his mysterious demise in 44 A.D., his son Julius Marcus Agrippa succeeded him.The inherent splendor of the precious metals is allowed to shine in this gorgeous pair of cufflinks. The hues of the bronze and the gold naturally complement each other. In these cufflinks, the present and the past combine. The classic, reserved form of the modern gold settings enhances the timeless beauty and majesty of the ancient coins. To wear this pair of cufflinks is to reconnect with the past while simultaneously exhibiting style and elegance that is both contemporary and timeless. - (FJ.6959)   « Less

Origin: Mediterranean Circa: 161 AD to 180 AD Collection: Jewelry Style: Roman Coin Cufflinks Medium: Silver, 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 Cufflinks Medium: Silver, 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 Emperors, famed for his equestrian statue still standing on the Capitoline Hill in Rome today. When wearing this gorgeous pair of cufflinks, the past literally comes alive. These ancient coins are not a relic of the past displayed behind glass in a museum; but mounted in these cufflinks, they become a stunning centerpiece appreciated for their age as much as their beauty and superior craftsmanship. - (FJ.6962)   « Less

Origin: Mediterranean Circa: 336 BC to 323 BC Collection: Jewelry Style: Greek Coin Cufflinks Medium: Silver and Gold These genuine ancient silver coins have been  More »

Origin: Mediterranean Circa: 336 BC to 323 BC Collection: Jewelry Style: Greek Coin Cufflinks Medium: Silver and Gold These genuine ancient silver coins have been mounted in a pair of modern 18 karat gold cufflinks. - (FJ.6364)   « Less

Origin: Israel Circa: 336 BC to 323 BC Collection: Greek Medium: Silver - Gold The coinage of Alexander the Great reflects the vastness of his empire and his need for a  More »

Origin: Israel Circa: 336 BC to 323 BC Collection: Greek Medium: Silver - Gold The coinage of Alexander the Great reflects the vastness of his empire and his need for a uniform currency. Strategically placed mints attest to an organized government, which was essential for an administration that required an imperial coinage in both gold and silver. The type on silver coins shows Hercules on the obverse, and seated Zeus holding an eagle on the reverse. Since Alexander regarded himself as superhuman these two mythical figures are an obvious choice of subject. On these beautiful coins the face of Hercules is very finely engraved, with the flayed skin of the Nemean lion c1early depicted. Each particular mint left its own distinguishing mark; and these coins reflect the power and majesty of a great man who once ruled the world. - (FJ.6367a)   « Less