The perfect gift for health professionals or for a loved one, this delicate charm necklace features a genuine Roman Salus coin from 49 B.C. set with a reversible 14k gold and pink sapphire setting.
SALUS: The Roman goddess of welfare, health, & prosperity. She is one of the oldest Roman goddesses. She stood for both the health and well-being of the public as well as each individual.
HYGIEIA: Similar to Salus, Hygieia was a goddess of health; but specifically via sanitation and personal hygiene. She was a daughter of the god of medicine. She was associated with the prevention of sickness. She was most often portrayed with a snake wrapped around her body.
* Extremely Fine Salus Denarius Coin - Roma (Rome, Italy) mint
* Front: Laureate Bust of Salus
* Back: Hygieia Standing, Holding Serpent & Leaning on Column
* Pendant Drop: 32.15mm/1.27 inches
* Pendant Width: 23.75mm/0.94 inches
* 14k Gold & Natural Pink Sapphire Bezel
* 14k Gold Wheat Chain 1mm Thickness; Adjustable to either 16-18 inches or 18-20 inches
** PLEASE NOTE: This is the exact coin you will receive! As all of these ancient coins were made by hand (and have aged thousands of years), they all have unique shapes and printings; and are therefore one of a kind. I have included a link to the rest of our ancient coin necklaces below!
*** NOTE: Necklace comes with a card of authenticity and the explanation of what the coin is.
