• Shinar Jewels Roman Hound Denarius Earrings in 18ct gold plated stainless steel, featuring hound motifs inspired by ancient Roman denarius coinage.
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THE GLORY OF ROME

Roman Hound Denarius Earrings

Roman Hound Denarius Earrings

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A Roman hound, struck again in gold.

Inspired by a Roman Republican denarius of 74 BC, these golden coin earrings recreate the running hound and spear of an ancient silver original.

DETAILS

HISTORICAL INSPIRATION

A silver denarius issued by C. Postumius in Rome in 74 BC during the Roman Republic, depicting a running hound above a spear.

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 Running Hound of Rome

More than two thousand years ago, a hound ran across the surface of a Roman coin.

Struck in 74 BC, during the final decades of the Roman Republic, a silver denarius issued by C. Postumius carried a striking image on its reverse: a lean hound racing to the right above a spear.

The animal is shown at full speed.

Its body stretches forward, its legs extended in motion, giving the tiny silver image a remarkable sense of energy. Beneath it lies the spear, while the name C POSTVMI identifies the moneyer responsible for the issue.

Roman coinage was designed to communicate through compact, powerful images. Animals, symbols, military objects and figures could all carry meaning across a surface scarcely larger than a modern coin.

The Roman Hound Denarius Earrings reinterpret this surviving image in gold.

Each circular pendant preserves the irregular, time-worn character of an ancient struck coin while bringing the running hound forward as the centre of the design.

What was once impressed into silver and passed from hand to hand across the Roman Republic has been transformed into a pair of golden jewels designed to be worn more than two millennia later.

A Roman hound, struck again in gold.

WEAR THE PAST.
The Running Hound of Rome
ARCHIVE NOTE
DENARIUS OF C. POSTUMIUS
Roman Republic · Rome · 74 BC · Silver
Hound running right with spear below
Museums Victoria · NU 2297
Photograph: Justine Philip / Museums Victoria · CC BY 4.0
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