Few images are as foundational to Rome’s origin story as the she-wolf. Struck in 77 BC as a silver denarius, this coin bears on its obverse the helmeted head of a Roman figure - steadfast and resolute. Turn it over and the she-wolf strides left, powerful and self-possessed, a reference to the myth of Romulus and Remus and the fierce maternal force said to have safeguarded the city’s founders.

Now set as a medallion, the denarius offers more than its finely struck silver surface. It carries the gravity of a civilization in transition, a tactile remnant of a Rome balancing myth and governance, ancestry and ambition. The she-wolf remains arresting in her movement, at once protective and untamed, while the helmeted portrait holds its composure across the centuries.

Obv: She-wolf walking left. Rev: helmeted head of Roma

18mm, 3.8gram authenticated ancient coin
77 BC
AR Denarius
Origin: Roman Republic
Set in 18k an yellow gold bezel, hand made in Bali
Natural, round brilliant cut diamonds
Featuring natural, brilliant cut diamonds
Certificate of authenticity & appraisal provided
Medallion comes with 18k handmade chain
18 inch length

While in some instances these items can be special ordered, they will vary in patina, size, texture, and rarity. Each coin from our collection is one of a kind.

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18mm Ancient Coin with Wolf