Description
This authentic Byzantine gold solidus of Constantine I the Great (AD 306–337) is beautifully set in a handcrafted 14k gold pendant, combining one of the most iconic coins of the early Byzantine and Late Roman world with timeless elegance.
The obverse features the imperial portrait of Constantine I, the first Roman emperor to embrace Christianity and establish Constantinople as the new capital of the Empire. The reverse depicts a jeweled cross standing on three steps, symbolizing the triumph of Christianity and the enduring legacy of Constantine’s reign, surrounded by a Latin inscription.
Struck in high-purity gold, Constantine’s solidi became the foundation of Byzantine coinage and remained the gold standard of international commerce for centuries. Expertly mounted in a handcrafted 14k gold pendant, this exceptional piece is both a remarkable historical artifact and an elegant work of wearable ancient history.
REFERENCE #
JW-BZ-1002
CIVILIZATION
Byzantine, ca. 306 – 337 AD
CONDITION
Mint condition
PRICE
POR
PROVENANCE
Jerusalem Private Collection
