{"product_id":"byzantine-bronze-coin-depicting-jesus-christ-constantinople-mint-c-ad-976-1025","title":"Byzantine Bronze Coin Depicting Jesus Christ — Constantinople Mint (c. AD 976–1025)","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOwn a Coin Depicting Jesus Christ from the Byzantine Empire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA real Byzantine bronze follis struck in Constantinople during the reigns of Basil II and Constantine VIII—featuring one of the earliest and most iconic portraits of Christ to appear on circulating coinage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✓ Guaranteed Authentic\u003cbr\u003e✓ Carefully Sourced\u003cbr\u003e✓ 30-Day Returns\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⛪ Features a portrait of Jesus Christ on the obverse\u003cbr\u003e🏛 Struck in Constantinople, the capital of the Byzantine Empire\u003cbr\u003e🤲 A genuine piece of Christian and medieval history you can hold\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOwn This Piece of History\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy This Coin Matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis remarkable bronze \u003cstrong\u003eAnonymous Follis Class A2\u003c\/strong\u003e was struck in \u003cstrong\u003eConstantinople\u003c\/strong\u003e, the capital of the Byzantine Empire, during the reigns of \u003cstrong\u003eBasil II \"the Bulgar Slayer\"\u003c\/strong\u003e and his brother \u003cstrong\u003eConstantine VIII\u003c\/strong\u003e around \u003cstrong\u003eAD 976–1025\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike most ancient coins, this issue does \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e portray the emperor. Instead, it bears a powerful image of \u003cstrong\u003eJesus Christ Pantokrator (\"Ruler of All\")\u003c\/strong\u003e, reflecting the Byzantine belief that Christ—not the emperor—was the true ruler of the empire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse carries the Greek inscription \u003cstrong\u003e\"Jesus Christ, King of Kings,\"\u003c\/strong\u003e making this one of the most recognizable and meaningful Christian coins ever produced. These coins circulated throughout the Byzantine Empire during a period of military victories, religious devotion, and renewed imperial strength under Basil II.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore than 1,000 years later, this coin remains one of the most sought-after Byzantine issues for collectors, historians, and Christians alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirst-time ancient coin collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChristian and Biblical history enthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eByzantine history lovers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone looking for a meaningful, unique gift\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Receive\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne authentic Byzantine \u003cstrong\u003eAnonymous Follis Class A2\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStruck at the \u003cstrong\u003eConstantinople Mint\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReferences: \u003cstrong\u003eSear 1813\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuaranteed authentic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 1,000 years old — similar to examples shown (each coin is unique)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuy with Confidence\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuaranteed authentic ancient coin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarefully sourced and verified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30-day return policy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecure shipping from the U.S.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNew to Ancient Coins?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart your journey here:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ekinzercoins.com\/collections\/im-new-to-ancient-coins\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kinzer Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51554289713458,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0970\/6202\/7570\/files\/20240815084642_202578-Photoroom.jpg?v=1786223212","url":"https:\/\/kinzercoins.com\/products\/byzantine-bronze-coin-depicting-jesus-christ-constantinople-mint-c-ad-976-1025","provider":"Kinzer Coins","version":"1.0","type":"link"}