Anonymous Byzantine Bronze Coin Featuring Jesus Christ — "King of Kings"

Own a Coin That Declared Christ the True Ruler of an Empire

A real Byzantine bronze follis struck in Constantinople during the reigns of Basil II and Constantine VIII, featuring one of the most iconic portraits of Jesus Christ ever placed on circulating coinage.

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⛪ Features Jesus Christ with the Book of Gospels and a cross-shaped halo
🏛 Struck in Constantinople during Byzantium's Golden Age
🤲 The exact historic coin pictured is the one you'll receive

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Why This Coin Matters

This impressive Anonymous Follis was struck during the reigns of Basil II "the Bulgar Slayer" and his brother Constantine VIII (AD 976–1025), one of the strongest and most prosperous periods in Byzantine history.

Unlike most ancient coins, this issue does not portray the emperor. Instead, the obverse features a bold facing portrait of Jesus Christ Pantokrator, shown with a cross-shaped halo behind His head, holding the Book of Gospels and raising His hand in blessing. The Greek letters IC XC identify Him as Jesus Christ.

The reverse proclaims one of the most powerful messages ever struck on a circulating coin:

"Jesus Christ, King of Kings."

By placing Christ—not the emperor—at the center of the coin, the Byzantine Empire proclaimed that all earthly authority ultimately belonged to Him. These coins circulated throughout the empire in the hands of merchants, pilgrims, soldiers, and ordinary citizens more than 1,000 years ago.

At 35.5 mm, this is a large and impressive bronze coin that beautifully showcases one of the most recognizable Christian designs in medieval history.

Perfect For

• First-time ancient coin collectors
• Christian and Biblical history enthusiasts
• Byzantine history collectors
• Collectors of medieval religious art
• Anyone looking for a meaningful, unique gift

What You'll Receive

• The exact Anonymous Byzantine bronze follis pictured
• Struck at the Constantinople Mint
• Reign of Basil II & Constantine VIII (AD 976–1025)
• 35.5 mm • 16.41 grams
• Sear Byzantine 1813
• Guaranteed authentic

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