Justine Coin Necklace

The Justine Necklace combines vintage style with contemporary details.

• Gold plated over brass
• Pendant is cast in white metal alloy and plated with 18K gold and sterling silver
• Black diamond Swarovski crystals on bezel
• 29mm / 1.25” Justin II double-sided Roman coin (approximately the size of a US half dollar)
• Coin is a reproduction of the original
• 16"-18" chain with lobster clasp closure

COIN HISTORY:

JUSTIN II - BYZANTINE EMPIRE

Bronze follis coin minted 571-572 AD.

Justin II, nephew of Justinian I and Empress Theodora, a member of the Justinian Dynasty. He was the Eastern Roman Emperor from 565-574 AD and is best known for his participation in the war with the Sassanid Empire and subsequent loss of the greater part of Italy. During his reign, he discontinued the tradition of buying off enemies and paying for truces. This led to two disastrous campaigns and the eventual loss of his mind. The back of the coin shows Justin II and wife Sophie seated at a double throne.