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Gold Ring Featuring a Byzantine Gold Coin of Emperor Justinian I - FJ.6385
Origin: Found in Bethlehem
Circa: 527
AD
to 565
AD
Catalogue: V25
Collection: Coin Jewelry
Medium: Gold
$3,800.00
Location: United States
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| Description |
This genuine Ancient Byzantine gold coin has
been mounted in a modern 18 karat gold ring.
By the time he attained the throne, Justinian had
ample experience in imperial politics as the ruler
in fact, if not in name, under his uncle Justin I.
His numerous promotions reflected his
increasing power, though he had to wait until the
death of the empress Lupicina to marry the
former actress Theodora. Upon he succession
Justinian strengthened the realm, countered the
expansion of Persian power in the east, built the
great church St. Sophia and codified the law. On
this very fine coin we see the youthful profile of
the great emperor facing right, crowned with a
laurel wreath. On the reverse is an angel
standing left holding a globe with cross. This
lovely gold coin set in a gold ring is appropriate
to a time referred to as a golden age.
- (FJ.6385)
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