Description

The Dioscuri, Gemini twins, featured on this ancient Roman coin, were known for their exceptional equestrian skills.   Horses, as symbols of speed and agility, emphasize the Dioscuri's role as protectors and defenders.

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Size and Material

Coin: 19mm

Hand-fabricated 18kt recycled gold mount with enhancer bail.

One of a kind with a Certificate of Authenticity.

Chain not included; available separately.  See Chains

Story

Date: after 211 BCE   Roman Republic Silver Denarius 

The Dioscuri, the Gemini twins, Castor and Pollux, were the twin sons of Leda, one mortal and one immortal.  Castor's father was Tyndareus, the King of Sparta, and Pollux's father was Zeus, in the form of a swan.  

Pollux asked his father, Zeus, to grant Castor half his immortality when Castor was killed.  Castor and Pollux then transformed into the constellation Gemini.

The Dioscuri embody the concept of twins, sibling love, versatility, adaptability, and communication.

Castor and Pollux are consistently associated with horses in art and literature.  They were regarded as patrons of athletes and sailors.