Victorian Numismatic Twin Fourpence Brooch bowenite A cushion-shaped face and gorgeous

A cushion-shaped face and gorgeous patina

6cm (not including jump ring)

not heat treated (Sri Lanka)

Not only did Ceres introduce man to settlement and agriculture

It's a rare stone given the colour grade

Victorian Numismatic Twin Fourpence Brooch bowenite A cushion-shaped face and gorgeousDATE: Mid Victorian, c. 1860 Coin jewellery, aka numismatic jewellery, has been produced for virtually as long as coins have themselves. Ancient Egyptian, Roman, Etruscan, and Greek examples have all been found, indeed it's thought that it was reasonably common for wealthy people from these civilisations to show off their fortunes by literally wearing their money. The 19th century saw a mini renaissance in numismatic jewellery, inspired primarily by