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Pendant
Made by: Castellani (Italian, 1814–1930)
Victorian
about 1870–80
Medium/Technique
Silver coin set in gold
Dimensions
5.9 x 4 x .9 cm (2 5/16 x 1 9/16 x 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Miss Aimée Lamb
Accession Number2002.116
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Pendants
DescriptionPendant with coin (Roman stater of Velia, 4th century B.C.), set in circular gold frame with evenly-spaced emanating rays terminating in small beads. Pin and clasp on reverse for use as a brooch.
Provenance1963, gift of Aimee Lamb (b. 1893 - d. 1989), Boston, to the MFA. (Accession Date: December 11, 1963)