Description: Excellent condition. The authentic Gold coin pictured is the one you will receive. It is an Ancient Byzantine coin 1059-1067 featuring the portrait of Christ set in a solid 18K Gold pendant bezel with diamonds in the prongs and bail. Unique cup shaped coin. Your purchase will include the Certificate of Authenticity, a velvet treasure pouch, polishing cloth, and gift box. The obverse of this early 11th century Byzantine cup shaped gold coin depicts the figure of Jesus Christ enthroned with the nimbus crown and holding the Book of Gospels. It was hand struck during the reign of Constantien X. The reverse features the Emperor holding a globus cruciger (the cross) symbolizing Christ's dominion over the world.Art of the Byzantine Empire was mainly devoted to the Christian faith, and this coin is an ideal reflection of Christendom which flourished in the middle ages under the protection of the Byzantine Empire. The Byzantine Empire was the eastern Roman Empire during the Middle Ages, centered on the capital of Constantinople "New Rome" (in modern day Turkey). The Empire was one of the most powerful economic, cultural, and military forces in Europe and Asia Minor during this time and preserved much of the literary works and scientific knowledge of ancient Greece and Rome.
Price: 4959 USD
Location: Saint Thomas, Virgin Islands
End Time: 2024-11-27T21:15:01.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Denomination: Histamenon Nomisma
Year: 1059-1067
Era: Ancient
Certification: Registration No. 19687-NGC6842113-004
