{"product_id":"byzantine-jesus-christ-histamenon-gold-coin-circa-1071-ad-18k-gold-pendant-artifact-4278","title":"Byzantine Jesus Christ Histamenon Gold Coin Circa 1071 AD 18K Gold Pendant | Artifact #: 4278","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Byzantine \"Cupped\" Histamenon Nomisma with the Portrait of Jesus Christ in an Heirloom Pendant\u003cstrong style=\"color: #081fa6; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\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;\"\u003eThis Pendant is FIFTY CENT sized… Pendant size including bezel: 1 1\/4\" Across, 1 5\/8\" Tall - the width of a 50 cent piece\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\u003eFrom its origins to the height of its glory, Byzantine coinage bearing the image of Christ celebrated the faith of the Christian empire. And among the most prized of its coinage are the gold coins bearing the Image of Christ - this stunning, \"cupped\" Histamenon Nomisma is a testament to the coin maker's art... and Christian faith.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Byzantine Gold Histamenon Nomisma:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: Histamenon Nomisma\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmperor: Michael VII Doukas (\u003cspan\u003e1071-1078 AD)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinted circa: 1071-1078 AD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMint: Constantinople\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObverse: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eChrist Pantokrator facing wearing nimbus cross, right hand raised in benediction, left hand book of gospels, IC-XC across fields \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e+ MIXAHA RACIA O ∆, crowned facing bust, wearing loros, holding labarum with pellet on shaft and globus cruciger\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin Metal: 16-18K Gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin weight: 4.33grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel Metal: 18K Gold\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArticulating shackle bail size will accommodate a chain up to 5.8mm \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePendant Size including bezel: 1-1\/4” Across, 1-5\/8” Tall - diameter of a 50 cent piece\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #9c0404;\" color=\"#990000\"\u003eRobert's Notes: Sweet piece, very nice details. Amazing condition for its age. This coin is in the top 5% in quality available in the world. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #9c0404;\"\u003eIn the left and right fields next to the bust of Christ is\u003cstrong\u003e IC and XC (Initials IC are first two letters of Jesus in Greek, XC first initials for Christ)\u003c\/strong\u003e. The iconography of Christ on the obverse, and the ruler on the reverse holding a Globus Cruciger signifies \u003cstrong\u003eJesus Christ, King of Kings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #9c0404;\"\u003eGlobus Cruciger signifies that Christ is the ruler of the world, and the king or emperor is the ruler of his dominion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #9c0404;\" color=\"#990000\"\u003eWe created a special luxury weight 18K gold frame that gives this piece a beautiful regal look and feel. I love to use 18K gold instead of 14K as most ancient jewelry and coins where created from 22K to 24K (pure) gold. The warm glow of the 18K compliments the gold coin. It is in amazing condition for its age and high purity of gold.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\" color=\"#990000\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Do the Images on this Byzantine Coin Mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eObverse (front): Bust of Christ with nimbus cross (the hallo around Christ's head - note the same nimbus cross in artwork from that time period), He is holding Gospels. The small initials IC and XC in both left and right fields, on either sides of the throne (Initials IC are first two letters of Jesus in Greek, XC first initials for Christ). The iconography of Christ on the obverse, and the ruler on the reverse (back) holding a globus cruciger signifies Jesus Christ, King of Kings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReverse is the ruler's name and title in Greek: + MIXAHA RACIA O ∆ (Michael King), and His crowned bust, facing, wearing loros, holding labarum with pellet on shaft and globus cruciger\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe globus cruciger represents the Earth, with a cross extending from the top and signifies that Christ is the ruler of the world, and the king or emperor is the ruler of his dominion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 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.”\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 coins 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 Nomisma Necklace comes with:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur 100% Authentic Lifetime Guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Detailed, 4 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\u003eA Mini Museum frame to display your coin when 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":50712924193015,"sku":null,"price":3950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/4193\/files\/4278-Byzantine-Gold-Histamenon-Nomisma-18K-Gold-Pendant-03.jpg?v=1777137133","url":"https:\/\/cannonbeachtreasure.com\/products\/byzantine-jesus-christ-histamenon-gold-coin-circa-1071-ad-18k-gold-pendant-artifact-4278","provider":"Cannon Beach Treasure Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}