Janus Head, Roman God (100 B.C.)

Celebrate changing seasons with this beautiful pendant, spotlighting the Roman god Janus. The premium quality silver denarius is center struck, providing unmatched views of the exquisite coin detail. Minted in the Roman Empire, the coin features a two-headed Janus on the obverse, with a representation of the goddess Roma on the reverse. The setting is 14k solid gold, a heavier, more substantial mounting than typically found on the market. Janus represented beginnings and endings - births and deaths, war and peace, and life passages - and is perfect for those marking a change in their own lives.

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Price: $1379.00

Coin minted:	c. 100 B.C.
Coin denomination/metal:	Silver denarius
Coin grade:	Premium quality Hand selected by our senior numismatist for exceptional beauty and detail
Setting:	Handcrafted 14k solid gold

About this coin

For Romans, Janus represented the beginning and the end, which is why he's often portrayed with two heads back to back. He was worshipped at integral life transitions: births, deaths, during shifts between war and peace, and as children grew. Janus was a popular image on Roman coins, and his appearance changed over the years. At first, only one of his heads had a beard, while the other was bare. And around 300 years after this particular coin was struck, he appeared with four heads. This silver denarius, minted around 100 BC, features a two-headed Janus with a laurel wreath on the obverse. The reverse includes a depiction of Roma with a trophy to the left and her name to the right.

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