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Byzantine "Portrait of Christ" coin // 1028 - 1042 AD

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One of the first coins ever to depict Jesus Christ! Byzantine Empire, reign of Romanus III, 1028 - 1034 AD. Class B bronze follis.The front depicts Christ facing, holding Book of Gospels, +EMMANOVHA IX-XC around / The back depicts the True Cross upon three steps, IS \ XS above, bAS-ILE \ bASILE ("Jesus Christ, King of Kings"). Dark olive-green patina with light earthen deposits. Coin reference: Sear 1823, DOC 676 for type. Encapsulated and certified by NGC. Coin measures 25x29 mm; Archival slab measures 3.125" x 2.125" x 0.375”. Provenance: Ex De Père, WI collection.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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    3.125"L x 2.125"W x 0.375"H
  • OriginTurkey

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