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"JESUS CHRIST, KING OF KINGS" ANCIENT CHRISTIAN ROMAN COIN PENDANT

IN 14KY GOLD

969 - 976 A.D.

This stunning and large ancient Roman bronze Byzantine coin is set in a custom cast octagonal 14KY gold pendant which perfectly compliments the fine rich brown patina.  This extremely fine  collector-grade coin is called an anonymous bronze Folles because the ruling emperor was not depicted on the obverse but instead, Christ.  The reverse which has been mounted facing out as shown, boldly states its message of medieval Roman Christianity, "Jesus Christ, King of Kings" .  An impressive antiquity of ancient Christianity and highly recommended.  An impressive antiquity of ancient Christianity and highly recommended.  This coin was minted under the rule of John I. 

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 Roman Byzantine Empire, 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.

Coin dimensions are 28 mm x 28 mm with the setting.

CPB016     SOLD     COMES WITH A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY / HISTORY SHEET

*** shown with optional CHAIN B, not included

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