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Byzantine "Christ Portrait" Coin // 976-1035 AD

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One of the first coins to depict Christ! Byzantine Empire, Reign of Basil II and Constantine VIII, circa 976–1035 AD. Class A2 bronze follis, Constantinople mint. Bust of Christ facing with book of Gospels, +EMMANOVHA IX-XC. rev: IҺSЧS/ XRISTЧS/ ЬASILЄЧ/ ЬASILЄ ("Jesus Christ King of Kings") in four lines, ornament above and below. Measures 29.6 mm, weighs 9.7 grams. ref: Sear 1813 for type. Olive-green patina, nice detail! Ex Rönesans Salzgitter, Germany.

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    1.125"L x 1.125"W x 0.0625"H
  • OriginTurkey

— Byzantine Empire. Reign of Basil II and Constantine VIII, c. 976–1035 AD
— Provenance: Ex-Rönesans, Salzgitter, Germany
— Diameter 29.6mm; Weight 9.7g

This piece is accompanied by a hand-signed certificate of authenticity which includes all the details, culture, dating, motifs/inscriptions when applicable, historical relevance, and provenance.

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