Roman Emperor and Philosopher Marcus Aurelius Genuine Ancient (2nd Century AD, 1800+ years old!) Silver Denarius Coin, set in a 925 Solid Sterling Silver Pendant. Handmade Amethyst Stone Necklace Included. 

The coin minted in Rome, circa 171 - 172 AD. Coin's Obverse: MANTONINVSAVGTRPXXVI - Laureate head of Marcus Aurelius right. Coin's Reverse: IMPVICOSIII - Virtus standing right, holding spear and resting hand on shield. Reference: RIC III, 261. Provenance: Savoca Coins Auction House (Munich, Germany). 

Pendant's approximate diameter is 18.5 mm. Necklace's length is 19". Please take a look at the photos for details. Shipping fees: $3.99 (the 50 states), $13.49 (Worldwide). Thank you for looking.

Historical Facts:

Marcus Aurelius (Latin: Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Augustus; 26 April 121 - 17 March 180 AD) was Emperor of Rome from 161 to 180. He ruled with Lucius Verus as co-emperor from 161 until Verus' death in 169. Marcus Aurelius was the last of the so-called Five Good Emperors. He was a practitioner of Stoicism, and his untitled writing, commonly known as Meditations, is a significant source of the modern understanding of ancient Stoic philosophy, and is considered by many commentators to be one of the greatest works of philosophy.

During his reign, the Roman Empire defeated a revitalized Parthian Empire in the East: Aurelius' general Avidius Cassius sacked the capital Ctesiphon in 164. In central Europe, Aurelius fought the Marcomanni, Quadi, and Sarmatians with success during the Marcomannic Wars, although the threat of the Germanic peoples began to represent a troubling reality for the Empire. A revolt in the East led by Avidius Cassius failed to gain momentum and was suppressed immediately. Persecution of Christians increased during his reign.