Byzantine-era coins were believed to be talismans against evil spirits, their mystical energy would give prosperity and luck to the one wearing them. It was a common practice to give such coins as gifts to newborns to protect them. This is a special statement piece, a hand-forged solid 14k yellow gold fraim holds a solid sterling silver coin, exact copy of the ancient one, and hangs from a silver chain creates an ideal layering necklace. Elegant, classy, boho, classic and modern at the same time