GODDESS FORTUNA Genuine Ancient Roman silver coin 2nd century AD silver pendant
An authentic Roman silver coin from the 3rd century AD, depicting the goddess Fortuna on the obverse and the bust of Emperor Elagabalus on the reverse, has been beautifully set in this handcrafted sterling silver pendant by our skilled goldsmiths.
On the front, Fortuna — the Roman personification of luck and prosperity — is shown majestically seated on a throne, holding a cornucopia in her left hand, symbolizing abundance, and a rudder in her right, representing destiny guiding human affairs.
On the reverse, the coin features the bust of Elagabalus, the young and enigmatic Roman emperor of the Severan dynasty. His portrait reflects the refined style of early 3rd-century imperial coinage, embodying both youthful authority and the divine aura associated with Roman rulership.
Elagabalus, born Varius Avitus Bassianus (204–222 AD), ascended to the throne in 218 AD at just fourteen years old. A native of Emesa in Syria, he was a hereditary priest of the sun god Elagabal, from whom he took his imperial name. His reign is remembered for religious reforms that attempted to elevate his Eastern solar deity above the traditional Roman gods, as well as for his unconventional court life, which shocked Rome’s conservative elite. Though his rule was brief and controversial, ending in his assassination in 222 AD, Elagabalus remains one of the most fascinating and debated figures of the Roman Empire — a symbol of youthful power, religious transformation, and the cultural complexity of Rome at its height.
Our jewelry store, Serra Roma, proudly presents an exquisite collection that beautifully honors the ancient traditions of Greek and Roman civilizations. Each piece in our collection, including authentic ancient Roman and Greek coins and intaglios, is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity, providing proof of its historical significance and origin.
