CHRISTIAN ROMAN BYZANTINE ANONYMOUS FOLLES COIN PENDANT

IN 14KY GOLD

969 - 1052 A.D.

From 969-1052 AD and a GIANT! 30mm in diameter, this masterpiece is set in a 14KY gold which perfectly compliments the copper, green and chocolate brown patinas.  This coin is called an anonymous bronze Folles because the ruling emperor was not depicted on the obverse but instead, Christ.  The reverse boldly states its message of medieval Christianity, "Jesus Christ, King of Kings" .  An impressive and stately antiquity of ancient Christianity and highly recommended. 

The anonymous bronze folles series was a revolutionary design in Byzantine coinage.  For countless centuries even dating back to the early Roman Empire, coins always featured an emperor and promoted the emperor's rule.  As Christianity dominated the Byzantine culture, a break from tradition was instituted in their coin folles issues to purposely promote Christ and not a man, not even the emperor himself during his own rule.  This was in keeping with Christian beliefs that man is insignificant in the light of God and no man should be worshipped but God alone.  These coins typically feature an image of Christ looking straight at you on the obverse side with the reverse boldly written in Greek, "In Christ, Victory" or "Jesus Christ, King of Kings".  More rare are the coins that substitute a beautiful beaded cross in place of the writing.  

As a modern representative of one's Christian beliefs, wearing a pendant featuring one of these genuine ancient and magnificent coins of Christ is a far more unique display of one's faith compared to a modern made, mass-produced cross on a chain.

CP118     $495     COMES WITH A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY / HISTORY SHEET

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