• Shinar Jewels Roman Crocodile Coin Earrings in 18ct gold plated stainless steel, featuring crocodile coin motifs inspired by a real ancient Roman coin.
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THE GLORY OF ROME

Roman Crocodile Coin Earrings

Roman Crocodile Coin Earrings

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Egypt captured. History struck in gold.

Inspired by Octavian's AEGVPTO CAPTA denarius, this golden coin necklace recreates the ancient crocodile used to commemorate Rome's conquest of Ptolemaic Egypt.

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HISTORICAL INSPIRATION

The Roman Crocodile Coin Earrings are inspired by an AEGVPTO CAPTA silver denarius of Octavian, dating to around 27 BC. Following Octavian's victory over Mark Antony and Cleopatra VII and the subsequent annexation of Egypt, coinage was issued celebrating the new Roman control of the kingdom. On the reverse of this denarius appears a crocodile, used as an unmistakable visual reference to Egypt. Above and below it is the inscription: AEGVPTO CAPTA meaning: “Egypt Captured.” Shinar reproduces the ancient reverse within an irregular golden coin form, retaining the crocodile, lettering and imperfect character of a design originally struck into silver more than two millennia ago.

MATERIAL

18ct gold plated stainless steel

PENDANT SIZE

18mm

CARE

To keep your jewellery looking its best, gently wipe with a soft cloth after wear and store separately when not in use.

Avoid abrasive cleaners, polishing compounds and anything that may scratch or unnecessarily wear the plated surface.

DELIVERY & RETURNS

Your Shinar jewellery will arrive carefully packaged and ready to give — or to keep.

UK and international delivery options, costs and estimated delivery times are shown at checkout.

Eligible unworn jewellery may be returned in accordance with our Returns Policy.

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THE STORY

The Symbol Of The Crocodile

In 30 BC, the ancient Mediterranean changed forever.

Following the defeat of Mark Antony and Cleopatra VII, Octavian took control of Egypt, ending the independent Ptolemaic kingdom and removing the final major obstacle to his dominance of the Roman world.

The victory was commemorated in silver.

Among the coins associated with Octavian's Egyptian victory was a remarkable denarius bearing a crocodile and the words:

AEGVPTO CAPTA

“Egypt Captured.”

The crocodile became an instantly recognisable reference to Egypt and a powerful piece of Roman political imagery.

Only a few years later, Octavian became Augustus, Rome’s first emperor.

The Roman Crocodile Coin Necklace reimagines this surviving image as a contemporary jewel, preserving the ancient crocodile and inscription within an irregular golden pendant.

More than two thousand years later, the little crocodile still tells the story of a moment that reshaped the Mediterranean world.

A moment of Roman history, struck in silver and reimagined in gold.

WEAR THE PAST.
The Symbol Of The Crocodile
ARCHIVE NOTE
AEGVPTO CAPTA DENARIUS
Octavian / Augustus · Roman · c. 27 BC,Silver · 3.83 g
Crocodile with AEGVPTO CAPTA inscription
Photograph by Telo, Wikimedia Commons. Public Domain
DESIGNED FOR EVERYDAY LIFE

MADE FOR THE AGES

THE SHINAR STANDARD

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DURABLE STAINLESS STEEL

Made from hard-wearing stainless steel, chosen for strength and durability.

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18CT GOLD PLATED

Finished in our rich 18ct gold for the warmth and character of fine gold jewellery.

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WATERPROOF

Designed to go wherever you do — waterproof for everyday wear, from the shower to the pool and sea.

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SHINAR GUARANTEE

Designed for lasting wear and supported by the Shinar Jewels guarantee.

ANCIENT INSPIRATION · MODERN MATERIALS · MADE FOR THE AGES