We've taken an old Roman Bronze "follis" coin to Indonesia, to be set in Sterling Silver as a pendant, for easy wear. The beautifully patinated bronze coin dates back to circa 312 AD. The front features a profile of Constantine 1 "The Great" 307-337AD, best known for declaring Christianity the state religion in Rome and founding the Eastern Roman Capital Constantinople, on the Greek settlement of Byzantium.

Set into a handmade Sterling Silver rim with a hinged (6 mm) suspension ring. That would comfortably accomodate a cord, choker or chain.

We've deliberately left the back open so you can see the reverse of the coin, this reveals a standing, clothed Goddess.

I'd be very careful polishing the silver with a dry Silver Polishing Cloth, avoiding polishing the bronze. If you do polish or scratch the patina off the bronze you will only reveal shiny fresh bronze that hasn't been exposed to air, which would be rather sad.

There will be more Roman Coin Rings and Pendants available later in 2011.

Age: Contemporary silver, using a coin from around 312 AD.

Size: H 31 mm, including hinged loop, x W 19 mm

Weight: 6 grams