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Gold Pendant with Silver Denarius of Emperor Geta - FJ.7059
Origin: Mediterranean
Circa: 209
AD
to 212
AD
Collection: Jewelry
Medium: Silver and Gold
Additional Information: Seoul
£1,600.00
Location: Great Britain
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Publius Septimius Geta was Roman emperor from
209 to 212, jointly with his father, Septimius
Severus (reigned 193-211), and his brother,
Caracalla (reigned 198-217). The younger son of
Septimius Severus and Julia Domna, he was given
the title “Caesar” in 198, when the title
“Augustus” was bestowed upon his elder brother
Caracalla, effectively sharing command with their
father. In 209, Geta was himself made an
Augustus, joining the ranks of his father and
brother. The furious rivalry that developed
between the brothers remained concealed from
public view as long as their father lived; but after
Severus' death at Eboracum (modern York,
England) in February 211, the brothers formed
separate military factions. Civil war threatened
until February 212, when Caracalla had Geta
murdered in their mother's arms in her
apartment at the imperial palace.
The splendor of the precious metals is allowed to
shine in this pendant. The natural hues of the
silver and gold complement each other. In this
pendant, the present and the past combine. The
classical form of the modern pendant enhances
the timeless beauty and majesty of the ancient
coin. To wear this pendant is to reconnect with
the past while continuing to look stylish in the
present.
- (FJ.7059)
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