Caesar Roman Emperor Portrait Historical Costume Coin Gold Plate Necklace 20L

Roman Coin Necklace with an Emperor Portrait

This Roman coin necklace hangs a one-inch pendant in gold-plated, lead-free pewter. The front shows a portrait in the style of Augustus. The back has a wild animal such as a boar.

Why This Looks Like an Augustus Coin

Look closely at the profile on this pendant. The head faces right, with a straight nose and a strong chin. The hair falls in short, comma-shaped locks combed forward over the brow. This is the look sculptors gave Augustus, the first emperor of Rome. His portraits stayed youthful and calm for more than forty years. He wanted to look like a ruler of lasting peace, not an aging man. The head is bare, as on many of his denarii. Part of the word CAESAR runs along the edge. Augustus took that name as Julius Caesar's heir, and it appeared on his coins. A scalloped border frames the portrait, much like the beaded rims of ancient coins. Together these details give the pendant the look of an Augustan denarius.

• Pendant: 1 in x 1 in, gold-plated lead-free pewter
• Chain: 20 in gold plated chain
• Wear: Unisex, for adult or child

Gold in Ancient Rome

Ornate jewelry was rare at first because gold was scarce. As trade routes opened and armies conquered new lands, precious metals became common. Roman jewelry drew on Greek and Etruscan styles.

The Emperor on the Coin

Roman coins carried the ruler's portrait on the front and a symbol on the back. A gold plated Roman pendant follows that format. The Roman emperor necklace also shows loyalty to the emperor in role playing SPQR games.

Gifts and Costumes

A Caesar portrait pendant adds authority to a toga costume. This gold plated Roman pendant also makes a lively gift for a student of Rome. The Roman emperor necklace fits adults and children alike.

Styling and Wearing the Roman coin necklace

Add authenticity to a Roman costume for Halloween or a stage play. The size of the Roman coin necklace suits adults and children. Browse related pieces in our Greek and Roman collection.

Care Notes

Wipe the gold plate with a soft, dry cloth. Keep it dry and away from perfume and harsh chemicals. Store it flat in a pouch.

For More Reading from the Web

• Read how Julius Caesar rose from the Roman Republic to dictator, and why his name became a title for rulers: Julius Caesar - Encyclopaedia Britannica
• See how Augustus used his portrait to project youth, strength, and peace: Augustus of Primaporta - Smarthistory
• Compare a Roman coin showing a wild boar in a hunting scene with the goddess Diana: Denarius Serratus, 68 B.C. - Museums Victoria