
"When in Rome": Real Ancient Coin Necklace (Gallienus/Virtus)
*Note: These coins are identified to the best of my ability using any letters/symbols that are visibly available, and searching against a numismatic database. Please note that while I try incredibly hard to correctly identify them, I am just a hobbyist -- not an expert. Each coin is hand cleaned by me in a process that takes months of soaking, toothpicking, and toothbrushing. Colorization is natural patina from old age that is valued by coin collectors, and I have protected it with Renaissance wax. Because these coins are around 2000 years old and spend hundreds of years buried in the ground, there will be imperfections in surface, patina, and shape. My Roman coins that do not come from historical estates mostly come from Eastern Europe and are discovered in buried hoards by farmers tilling soil. Materials in Bezel/Bail/Chain: Sterling Silver Chain and Closure: 16", dainty, lobster claw closure with small jump ring Specific Coin Identification: RIC V Gallienus 534 Obverse: "GALLIENVS