{"product_id":"byzantine-empire-24k-gold-victory-tremissis-coin-circa-527-ad-in-18k-gold-pendant-artifact-4696","title":"Byzantine Empire 24K Gold VICTORY Tremissis Coin Circa 527 AD in 18K Gold Pendant | Artifact #4696","description":"\u003ch1\u003eThe Byzantine 24K Gold Tremissis with VICTORIA now set in an Heirloom Pendant\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: \u003cstrong\u003eThis is an authentic ancient Byzantine Treasure Coin\u003c\/strong\u003e, and you will receive the exact pendant in the photographs and description.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003eFOR PENDANT SIZE SEE COIN DETAILS BELOW\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the early 5th Century, the once dominant Roman Empire was a fragmented collection of on-again, off-again allied or warring regions.  Divided roughly between the western and eastern halves of the empire, the glory of Rome was no longer.  Out of the ashes of this once great society rose the empire that would dominate European culture, economics and warfare for close to a millennium:  The Eastern Roman, or Christian Byzantine Empire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom its origins to the height of its glory, Byzantine coinage celebrated the faith and triumph of the Christian Empire. \u003c\/strong\u003eAmong its most prized early gold coins is the Tremissis, featuring winged Victory holding a wreath and globus cruciger—symbols of imperial victory under Christ. Pure gold, shining and finely struck, this gleaming coin is a testament to the coin maker’s art... and faith.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Byzantine Gold Tremissis\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: Tremissis - 1\/3 solidus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmperor: \u003cspan\u003eJustinian I\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin struck: 527-565\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMint: Constantinople (CONOB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObverse (Front): Bust facing right, Latin legend: DN IVSTINIANVS PP AVG — \"Our Lord Justinian, Perpetual Augustus.\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse (Back):\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVICTORIA\u003c\/strong\u003e AVGGG Victory holding the wreath in her right hand symbolizing victory and triumph (the emperor is victorius in Christ), and globus cruciger in left hand (SEE notes below); mintmark CONOB below \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin Metal purity: 24K Gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin weight: 1.46 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel Metal: 18K Gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArticulating Bail Interior Diameter: Will accommodate chain up to 5.5 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePendant size including bezel: 3\/4” Across, 1 1\/8” Tall - diameter of a dime\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(142, 3, 3);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRobert's Notes: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis is one of the most beautiful small Byzantine gold coins to work with. Although only about 15 mm in diameter, the coin retains remarkable detail considering that it is made of high-purity gold and is nearly 1,500 years old. The reverse depicts winged Victory advancing to the right while looking back to the left, holding a victory wreath and a globus cruciger. A star appears in the field to the right.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(142, 3, 3);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoin Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eVICTORIA AVGGG\u003c\/strong\u003e translates to the emperor is victorious in Christ. The winged figure is the ancient Roman personification of Victory. Under the Christian emperors, this traditional Roman image was adapted to express imperial victory under the authority and protection of Christ.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(142, 3, 3);\"\u003eVictory holds a wreath in her right hand, an ancient symbol of triumph, honor and military success.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(142, 3, 3);\"\u003eThe globus cruciger, or cross-bearing globe, signifies Christ’s dominion over the world. The globe represents the world, while the cross above it proclaims that earthly imperial authority ultimately rested beneath the authority of Christ.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(142, 3, 3); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Byzantine History: The Byzantine Empire was firmly rooted in its Greek past. Byzantines were mainly Greek-speakers throughout Late Antiquity and the Middle Ages.\u003c\/strong\u003e Their capital city was Constantinople, which was also known historically as Byzantium.  After the 5th century collapse of the Western Roman Empire, the Byzantine Empire continued to thrive and grow in influence, and while we refer to the “Byzantine Empire” or “Eastern Roman Empire,” they referred to their country as simply the “Roman Empire.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eByzantine money – the money used in the Eastern Roman Empire after the fall of the West – was made up of two very different types of coins: \u003c\/strong\u003e the gold solidus and a variety of bronze coins with clearly defined values.  By the end of the empire, coins were issued in silver and bronze only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Byzantine Gold Solidus Pendant comes with:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur 100% Authentic Lifetime Guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Detailed, Multi-Page Certificate of Authenticity Researched and Written by April Knecht and Robert Lewis Knecht\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreasure Hunters Gazette Booklet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMini Museum Display frame to view your treasure when you are not wearing it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Treasure Jewelry Care Card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Cannon Beach Treasure Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50992676012279,"sku":null,"price":2850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/4193\/files\/4696-Ancient-Byzantine-24K-Gold-Angel-Gold-Tremissis-Coin-18K-Gold-Pendant-02.jpg?v=1785609116","url":"https:\/\/cannonbeachtreasure.com\/products\/byzantine-empire-24k-gold-victory-tremissis-coin-circa-527-ad-in-18k-gold-pendant-artifact-4696","provider":"Cannon Beach Treasure Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}