Divus Augustus Denarius under Tiberius in Silver sterling silver ancient pendant a sacred chest from which

a sacred chest from which a serpent emerges

AD 148–149 | Set in Sterling Silver

1600–1750 AD

the imagery of Janus and Victory creates a powerful message: honour the past

The message is deliberate and restrained: strength present

Divus Augustus Denarius under Tiberius in Silver sterling silver ancient pendant a sacred chest from whichStruck under Tiberius after the death of Augustus, this silver denarius reflects the early formation of the Roman imperial system. The radiate portrait presents Augustus not as a living ruler, but as a deified figure, elevated beyond the human realm. The image is restrained yet deliberate. Authority is no longer only political, but sacred, carried forward through memory and continuity