Byzantine Bronze Necklace with a Pantocrator coin - 50 cm

ecklace with a Byzantine Coin of Christ Pantocrator — 11th Century — Reign of Romanos III Argyros An elegant necklace featuring an ancient bronze coin from the Byzantine Empire, attributed to the reign of Romanos III Argyros (AD 1028–1034), from the celebrated series of anonymous folles depicting Jesus Christ. The obverse shows a frontal image of Christ Pantocrator, with a cross-halo, traditional robes, and the Book of the Gospels—one of the most iconic religious depictions in medieval Byzantine numismatics. The reverse features a Christian inscriptional design characteristic of these issues, proclaiming Jesus Christ as King of Kings, an expression of the close connection between imperial authority and the Christian faith in Constantinople. The coin is distinguished by its attractive antique patina, with copper, green, and dark tones that highlight its relief and give it exceptional character. Mounted on an elegant black cord with a metal loop, it is a unique historical jewel that combines the spirituality and art of the Byzantine Empire with contemporary design. Features: * Origin: Byzantine Empire. * Attributed issue: Romanos III Argyros. * Proposed date: AD 1028–1034. * Denomination: Anonymous follis, Class B. * Material: Ancient bronze. * Diameter: 30 mm. * Thickness: 2 mm. * Mounting: Metal loop and black cord. * Proposed numismatic reference: Sear Byzantine 1823. A jewel of exceptional historical appeal, featuring a medieval coin nearly a thousand years old and one of the most representative images in Byzantine art: Christ Pantocrator, symbol of spiritual and universal authority.

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