Faustina Jr & Artemis Coin Cameo Necklace

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Faustina junior lived c. 130–175 CE. She was empress from 145–175 CE as the wife of Emperor Marcus Aurelius. One of Rome's most influential empresses, she was celebrated for accompanying her husband on military campaigns and for her role as the mother of a large imperial family, earning the title Mater Castrorum ("Mother of the Camp"). Coins depicting Faustina the Younger sometimes feature Artemis, the Greek goddess of the hunt, wilderness, and the moon, symbolizing strength, independence, and the protective spirit associated with both the goddess and the empress.

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THE MEANING BEHIND Cameo

"Each face is a reminder of the feminine force that lives within us, untamed and enduring. She’s not one thing: she’s wild and wise, ancient and becoming." ~ Hannah
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Faustina Jr + Artemis Coin Necklace

14k yellow gold setting and chain.

Provincial issue of Amphipolis in Macedonia. Faustina junior 161-176 C.E. Wife of Marcus Aurelius. Bronze unit. 4.2 grams 18mm Obverse, draped bust of Faustina. Reverse, Artemis, she rides a charging bull as she draws an arrow from quiver, a lesser known attribute of Artemis where she rides a bull, it’s associated with a festival called Tauropolia which was popular in Athens.

Pendant measures 26.16mm (from the top). Coin measures 19.5 x 22.36mm. 18" Chain.

All metal has a matte finish.

These ancient artifacts are sourced from dealers who specialize in coins, maps, and antiques. Symbols of history, geography, and mythical lore, each coin has a unique story: from the little-known women who ruled the roman empire to the mythology of Greek and Roman goddesses and creatures.
Origins: Greece, Rome, Persia, Byzantium, and beyond
MOHs Hardness: 2.5 – 3.5
Care: Coins are made up from ancient metals that have developed an age-patina. Clean with warm water, mild soap, and a soft toothbrush. Dry immediately afterwards. Never use commercial coin-cleaning solutions or metal polish, which can strip the surface and texture.

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Ancient Coin

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