{"product_id":"byzantine-jesus-christ-king-of-kings-24k-gold-solidus-coin-circa-921-ad-18k-gold-pendant-artifact-4748","title":"Byzantine Jesus Christ King of Kings 24K Gold Solidus Coin Circa 921 AD 18K Gold Pendant | Artifact #4748","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Byzantine 24K Gold Solidus with the Portrait of Jesus Christ Heirloom Pendant\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\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis Pendant is QUARTER sized…\u003c\/strong\u003e Pendant Size Including Bezel: 1\" Across, 1 3\/8\" Tall - the Width of a U. S. Quarter\u003c\/span\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, Histamenon Nomisma is a testament to the coin maker's art... and Christian faith.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Byzantine Gold Solidus:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: Gold Solidus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmperor: Constantine VII (913-959), co-emperor with Romanus I (920-944) \u0026amp; Christopher (921-931\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eObverse (front) Christ Pantokrator, Latin Legend around edge: +IhS XIS REX REGNANTIhM which means \u003cstrong\u003e\"Jesus Christ King of the Kings\"  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinted circa: 924-931 AD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMint: Constantinople\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin weight: 4.34 G\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin Metal: 24K Gold \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel Metal: 18K Gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBail size will accommodate a chain up to 6.2mm \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePendant size including bezel: 1” Across, 1-3\/8” Tall - Diameter of a U.S. quarter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\" color=\"#990000\"\u003eRobert's Notes: This coin is in beautiful, extremely fine condition. You can read the Latin around the edge is +IhS XIS REX REGNANTIhM. IhS and XIS are initials for Jesus Christ, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eREGNANTIhM\u003c\/span\u003e is King King of the Kings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\" color=\"#990000\"\u003eIt is in amazing condition considering it is over 1,000 years old. You can still see the mint luster \"glow\" in the fields. it ranks in the top 3-5% available in the world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\" color=\"#990000\"\u003eWe set this coin in our 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.\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): Christ Pantokrator (\"All Powerful\") enthroned is raising right hand in blessing with Gospels resting on left knee. The Latin around the edge is +IhS XIS REX REGNANTIhM. IhS and XIS are initials for Jesus Christ, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eREGNANTIhM\u003c\/span\u003e is King King of the Kings. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Reverse is ROmAn' ЄT XPISTOFO' AчGG b (\"Romanus I and Christopher Augusts\"), left bust of Romanus I facing, bearded, wearing crown cruciger and loros, right is Christopher, beardless, wearing chlamys and crown cruciger, both holding between them a long patriarchal cross\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":51009237057783,"sku":null,"price":7550.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/4193\/files\/4748-Ancient-Byzantine-24K-Gold-Solidus-Ancient-Coin-Necklace-in-18K-Gold-Jesus-Christ-King-of-Kings-03.jpg?v=1786288384","url":"https:\/\/cannonbeachtreasure.com\/products\/byzantine-jesus-christ-king-of-kings-24k-gold-solidus-coin-circa-921-ad-18k-gold-pendant-artifact-4748","provider":"Cannon Beach Treasure Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}