Taylor Swift's Ancient Coin Jewelry: Decoding the Symbols and Meanings

Over the past few months, the Grammy winner-turned-WAG has accessorized a number of her game-day and street style ensembles with jewelry fashioned from ancient currency

Taylor Swift has been spotted accessorizing her game-day and street style ensembles with jewelry fashioned from ancient currency. Some pieces are actual antiques, while others are modern replicas.

Here's a closer look at the coins featured in Swift's recent jewelry choices:

1. For Future Reference 1970s Necklace: This bronze coin features Philip I, emperor of the Roman Empire from 224-249 AD.

2. Ben-Amun Giovanni Necklace: This modern imitation silver denarius features the likeness of Roman emperor Hadrian, who ruled from 117 to 138 AD.

3. Ben-Amun Luigi Bracelet: This silver replica coin was minted by the silversmiths of the ancient Greek city of Syracuse around 300 BC and depicts the goddess Athena and a flying Pegasus on opposite sides.

4. Awe Inspired Rhiannon Necklace: This silver pendant depicts the Celtic goddess Rhiannon, who is known for her beauty, generosity and intelligence.

5. Steven Battelle Silver Pendant: This authentic antique coin pendant features the goddess Roma on one side and the goddess Victoria on the other. It was struck during the Roman Republic in 109-108 BC.

Ancient coin-inspired jewelry has a rich history of storytelling and meaning, which may be why Swift is drawn to these pieces. Herself a noted history buff, Swift is known for weaving Easter eggs for her fans into everything she does, whether through lyrics, visuals or even her wardrobe.