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Byzantine "Portrait of Christ" coin / 969-976 AD

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One of the First Times Jesus Christ was depicted on a coin! Byzantine Empire. Reign of John I, 969 - 976 AD. A bronze follis. The front depicts the bust of Christ facing, holding the book of Gospels, +EMMANOVHA IX-XC around. The back reads IҺSЧS/ XRISTЧS/ ЬASILЄЧ/ ЬASILЄ ("Jesus Christ King of Kings") in four lines, with ornament above and below. Reference: Sear SB 1812 for type. Coin diameter 21mm, weighs 8.79 grams. Dark olive-green patina, nice detail. Grades Fine to Very Fine.

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  • Measurements
    1"L x 1"W x 0.125"H
  • OriginTurkey

— Ex Northern California private 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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