-Constantine The Great 307 AD Coins Earrings In 14Kt Yellow Gold With Rubies
Pair of earrings with ancient Roman coins.
An elegant pair of classic earrings crafted Italy in solid yellow gold of 14 karats, with high polished finish. They are fitted at the reverse with hinged omega backs for fastening clips and the addition of posts for pierced ears can be easily done.
They are mounted, with a beautiful pair of authentic Roman ancient coins from the Roman Imperial period (27 BC-476 AD). The coins are two bronze Follies struck in the name of the Emperor Constantine "The Great", at the Roma city mint .The coins show in the obverse the laureate portrait of the Emperor Constantine facing to the right with legend in Latin around.
Constantine I, born as Flavius Valerius Constantinus in 27 February c. 272 also known as Constantine the Great, was the Roman emperor from AD 306 to 337, the first one to convert to Christianity. Born in Naissus, Dacia Mediterranea, now Serbia. He was the son of Flavius Constantius, a Roman army officer of Illyrian origin who had been one of the four rulers of the Tetrarchy. His mother, Helena, was a Greek Christian of low birth. Later canonized as a saint, she is traditionally attributed with the conversion of her son. Constantine served with distinction under the Roman emperors Diocletian and Galerius. He began his career by campaigning in the eastern provinces (against the Persians) before being recalled in the west (in AD 305) to fight alongside his father in Britain. After his father's death in 306, Constantine became emperor. He was acclaimed by his army at Eboracum in York, England, and eventually emerged victorious in the civil wars against emperors Maxentius and Licinius to become the sole ruler of the Roman Empire by 324 AD.
Rubies: Mounted in bezel settings, with 2 oval cabochon cut (5 x 7 x 3 mm) of natural red rubies, with 2.64 carats.
Birthstone: Rubies for the month of July.
Weight: 21.5 Grams, (13.78Dwt).
Measurements: 28 mm by 25.5 mm (1.10 x 1.01 Inches).
Hallmarks Stamped with the maker's mark and the mark for the assay of the gold 14kt.
Numismatic Literature: Michael Hewson Crawford, The Roman Republic Coinage, Cambridge University Press, 1974.
Note: Both coins are guarantee to be genuine and authentic from the period of the Roman Empire..
Collateral: They are accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.
Condition: The overall condition of this pair is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold. The rubies are secured in the settings. These earrings has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: E022723ETEG/.4031
