These Silver Denarii are Set in an 18 Karat Gold
Bracelet Born in Lepcis Magna (Africa) to an
important family Severus became a senator under
emperor Marcus Aurelius, and consul in 190 A.D. A
superb soldier, Severus was much loved by his men;
and when the moment was right, he was proclaimed
emperor with all sixteen Rhine and Danube legions
behind him. As emperor he was involved in numerous
wars around the empire, often taking his family with
him-- his sophisticated wife Julia Domna and son,
the future emperor Caracalla. Severus died while on
campaign in Britain, leaving for his sons the following
advice "not to disagree, give money to the soldiers,
and ignore the rest". This beautiful bracelet shows
the profile of the emperor at different periods of life,
facing right in each coin. The following reverses are
from left to right: 1).Fortuna with cornucopia and
rudder; 2). Same as previous; 3).Hercules carrying
bow and club; 4). Winged Victory holding wreath; 5).
Mars carrying spear and trophy; Minerva holding
spear and shield: Severus himself on horseback. The
beauty of this bracelet is made even more impressive
by the shinning coins of a noble emperor.
- (FJ.6420)
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