ROMAN CONSTANTINE 'THE GREAT' COIN PENDANT IN 14KY GOLD

307 - 337 A.D.

With a desirable two-tone earthen patina to show off the crisp detail of his profile, this exquisite bronze Roman coin of Constantine the Great, the first Christian Roman emperor, dates back from the 4th century AD.  A gorgeous example with detail so fine that you can still see the laurel wreath and strands of hair in the coin.  Beautifully set in a 14KY gold setting.

The coin was issued under the rule of Constantine the Great, the first ruler of the Roman Empire to convert to Christianity.  Constantine the Great was encamped with his army at the Milvian Bridge, heavily outnumbered by the armies of his challenger Maxentius, across the river.  While Constantine prayed to one of his gods, he and many of his army troops who were with him, reported seeing a vision in the heavens above the sun of a trophy with a cross at its top and light surrounding it.  Simultaneously, they all heard a voice say, "Conquer by This."  Immediately, Constantine placed the sign of Christ on his standards and had it painted on his shields.  Constantine won the day with a decisive victory and Maxentius, thrown from the Milvian Bridge, was drowned when the weight of his armor caused him to sink into the mud and ooze at the bottom of the River Tiber.  His body was recovered the day after the battle.  From this point on, Christianity became the official religion of the Empire and the capitol was moved from Rome to Constantinople (modern day Istanbul, Turkey).

A wonderful and important artifact from this ancient culture.  The coin is well-centered and of fine detail and patina.  Very classy!!!  

Overall diameter of 17 mm.  

CPR029     SOLD

*if desired, add $195 for chain shown, a 16" 14K yellow gold round light wheat chain.

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