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Roman 90 BC Silver Titius Pegasus (122)

Sale price$4,320.00
Description

This ancient Roman coin features a wonderful depiction of a rotund Pegasus.  Pegasus is beautifully centered on the coin and is in high relief.

The diamond accents highlight the coin's beautiful patina.

Liber (God of viticulture and wine) is featured on the reverse.

Size and Material

Coin size: 18mm

18kt recycled gold mount.  Canadian source diamonds.

Story

Date: 90 BCE  Roman Republic, Q. Titius, moneyer.

Pegasus was the son of Medusa and Poseidon, born when Perseus beheaded Medusa.  Medusa was reputed to be very beautiful but angered Athena by having an affair with Poseidon.  Athena then turned Medusa into a Gorgon with snake hair.

Pegasus was known as a gentle, helpful creature.  Zeus granted Pegasus immortality by turning him into a constellation upon his death.  Because of his ability to fly, Pegasus is often associated with divine inspiration or the immortality of the soul, an emblem of both our physical body and our higher self.

In modern times, Pegasus has been regarded as a symbol of artistic inspiration.

Liber is an ancient Roman deity associated with fertility, wine, celebration, and freedom. Due to their similarities, Liber is often identified with Bacchus, the Greek god of wine. Liber was important in Roman religious practices and mythology, particularly during the Roman Republic and early Empire periods.  Liber embodied the joyous and life-affirming aspects of ancient Roman culture.

Description

This ancient Roman coin features a wonderful depiction of a rotund Pegasus.  Pegasus is beautifully centered on the coin and is in high relief.

The diamond accents highlight the coin's beautiful patina.

Liber (God of viticulture and wine) is featured on the reverse.

Size and Material

Coin size: 18mm

18kt recycled gold mount.  Canadian source diamonds.

Story

Date: 90 BCE  Roman Republic, Q. Titius, moneyer.

Pegasus was the son of Medusa and Poseidon, born when Perseus beheaded Medusa.  Medusa was reputed to be very beautiful but angered Athena by having an affair with Poseidon.  Athena then turned Medusa into a Gorgon with snake hair.

Pegasus was known as a gentle, helpful creature.  Zeus granted Pegasus immortality by turning him into a constellation upon his death.  Because of his ability to fly, Pegasus is often associated with divine inspiration or the immortality of the soul, an emblem of both our physical body and our higher self.

In modern times, Pegasus has been regarded as a symbol of artistic inspiration.

Liber is an ancient Roman deity associated with fertility, wine, celebration, and freedom. Due to their similarities, Liber is often identified with Bacchus, the Greek god of wine. Liber was important in Roman religious practices and mythology, particularly during the Roman Republic and early Empire periods.  Liber embodied the joyous and life-affirming aspects of ancient Roman culture.