Roman Coin Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold With 114 BC Silver Denarius of M. Cipius
Pair of coin earrings with Ancient Romans Denari.
An elegant pair of ancient Rome coins earrings, crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with high polished finish. They are fitted with post for pierced ears and comfortable omega backs for fastening clips. The earrings are mounted, with a pair of authentic ancient Roman silver coins from the Roman Republican era (509-27 BC). The coins are two silver denarius (3.85 grams, 17 mm) struck in the Roma city mint in the name of M. Cipius M.F. between the 115-114 BC.
Obverse description: The helmeted portrait bust of Roma facing to the right with the legend, M. Cipius M.F., with X at right camp.
Reverse description: The winged figure of Victoria, with her right hand extending a palm-branch and holding the horse's reins in her left hand. All in a quick riding to the right in a biga of two horses, with a ship's rudder below and the name of Roma in beneath at the exergue.
Weight: 14.8 grams, (9.55 Dwt).
Measures: Diameter of 20 mm, (0.80 Inch).
Hallmark: They are both are stamped with the maker's logo M for Michaels of Key West and the assay hallmarks, "18KT M.".
Numismatic Literature: The Roman Republic Coinage, Michael Hewson Crawford, Cambridge University Press, 1974 plate number 289/1.
History
On the latter, Cavedoni wishes to be witty as to the bit of scandal -he pretended to be asleep to give facility to his wife’s adultery, to which a certain Caspius gave rise; but it is mere humor as regards the symbol. This gen is historically better known as Cispius than Cipius; the omission of a letter, however, in a name is by no means an uncommon occurrence in Roman money. This denarius may possibly have been struck in compliment of some achievement, but fame has acted very sparingly in her records of the Cippi; nor do we accurately know more of this Marcus Cipius than that he was a moneyer. a Marcus Cipius in the latter days of the republic was a tribune of the plebs, and afterwards quaestor. in BC. 57 this gentleman took an active part in Cicero's recall from banishment; in return for which cicero defended him under an accusation of corruption; but, with all his veering and hauling, he was unable to obtain a favorable verdict.
Note: Both coins are guarantee to be genuine and authentic from the period of the roman republic.
Collateral: They are accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.
Condition: The overall condition of these earrings is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold. Both coins are secured in the settings. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: E0000SCRP/.2774
