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Not replica. 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Gone.  \u003cspan\u003eGold? Hoarded.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBronze? 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In other words—this was the loose change jingling around medieval pockets more than 1,180 years ago.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat You’re Looking At\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn one side of the coin you can clearly see the name of the king:  EANRED\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe letters are arranged around a small central cross, which was typical for styca coinage. These coins rarely feature portraits—just names and crosses, struck quickly and efficiently to keep commerce moving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlip the coin over and you’ll find the name of the moneyer—the actual person responsible for striking the coin at the York mint. 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That’s completely normal for stycas—by this period they had evolved from debased silver into essentially bronze small-change coinage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn short, this wasn’t royal treasure—it was the medieval equivalent of spare change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Coin from the Edge of the Viking World\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoins like this circulated in Northumbria just decades before the Vikings dramatically changed the region’s history.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn AD 867, Viking armies captured York and effectively ended the independent Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Northumbria. 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Constantine would eventually favor Christianity, but at this stage he was still hedging his bets with the Sun God.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause when you run the Roman Empire, angering the wrong god is generally considered bad for job security.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttribute\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEmperor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstantine I\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAD 313–317\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDenomination\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBronze Follis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e19.1 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3.22 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eXRF Metal Analysis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis coin was analyzed using XRF (X-Ray Fluorescence) to determine its alloy composition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePercentage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCopper (Cu)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e92.50%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTin (Sn)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2.76%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLead (Pb)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3.11%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSilver (Ag)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.64%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginally these coins had a thin silver wash, so when freshly struck they would have looked bright and shiny instead of the dark patina seen today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn other words:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Roman mint took a mostly copper coin…\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdded a thin silver coating…\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd hoped nobody noticed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAncient monetary policy at its finest.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Coin from a Turning Point in History \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis coin circulated during one of the most important turning points in Roman history. Within a few years, Constantine would become the sole ruler of the empire and Christianity would begin its rise to dominance across the Roman world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut here we still see the Sun God.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd Constantine’s impressive nose.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth apparently unconquered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Redmond Rare Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52796846899497,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/5398\/2505\/files\/65314800-B777-4514-8488-3ED2F0F74B4F.png?v=1772742423"},{"product_id":"gordian-iii-silver-antoninianus-oriens-avg-reverse-roman-empire-ad-238-244","title":"Gordian III Silver Antoninianus – ORIENS AVG Reverse – Roman Empire, AD 238–244","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYoung emperor. Real Roman silver. No plastic coffin. No nonsense.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a Gordian III silver antoninianus, struck during the chaos-filled glory days of the Roman Empire, when emperors came and went faster than bad eBay listings. The obverse shows a strong radiate bust of Gordian III, and the reverse carries the ORIENS AVG type with Sol standing, the sun god bringing the heat while the empire was busy trying not to implode.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe portrait on this one has real punch. Nice facial detail, clear crown, solid ancient look, and none of that dead, flat “who cares” appearance that weak examples get stuck with. The reverse is softer, but still fully within the charm of these mid-3rd century Roman issues. 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Translation: real ancient bronze, not some shiny modern fantasy-metal nonsense.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition is exactly what you’d expect from something that has outlived empires: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003edark patina, rough surfaces, honest wear, and a Medusa face that still stares back at you like it’s judging your life choices.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The reverse is weaker, but Nike is still there doing her thing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA killer little Black Sea bronze with actual ancient-world attitude.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttribution:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pontos, Amisos\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mithradates VI era, circa 120–63 BC\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e AE20 bronze\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eObverse:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Medusa \/ Gorgoneion facing\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReverse:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Nike advancing right, traces of AMIΣOY legend\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 7.82g\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 20mm\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComposition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e High-tin leaded bronze by surface XRF\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fine to Very Fine details, rough dark patina\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Redmond Rare Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53049163907369,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/5398\/2505\/files\/IMG-1501.png?v=1777055183"},{"product_id":"philip-i-the-arab-antoninianus-aeqvitas-avgg-reverse","title":"Philip I “The Arab” Antoninianus — AEQVITAS AVGG Reverse","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA sharp Roman Antoninianus of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhilip I\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, better known as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhilip the Arab\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, struck before Rome’s coinage completely face-planted into the discount bin of imperial financial stupidity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe obverse shows Philip with a bold radiate crown and strong portrait detail — not one of those mushy, half-dead Roman slugs where you need imagination, prayer, and poor lighting to see an emperor. The legends are mostly there, the bust has real presence, and the coin still looks like something Rome meant to spend before the accountants started replacing silver with lies.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reverse features \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAequitas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, goddess of fairness and balance, seated with scales — which is rich, considering Rome was already debasing its currency like a casino with an army. Still, the design is attractive, readable, and packed with exactly the kind of ancient irony collectors love.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eXRF reads \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e65.48% silver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e33.70% copper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, giving this piece a stronger metal profile than the later third-century trash discs that were basically bronze wearing silver makeup.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA good-looking, legitimate, high-silver billon Antoninianus with solid detail, real eye appeal, and just enough Roman economic hypocrisy to make it fun.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4.0g | 23mm | XRF: 65.48% Silver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Redmond Rare Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53049221775657,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/5398\/2505\/files\/IMG-1503.png?v=1777056591"},{"product_id":"caria-satraps-of-caria-hekatomnos-ar-drachm-apollo-zeus-labraundos-395-377-bc","title":"Caria, Satraps of Caria Hekatomnos AR Drachm — Apollo \/ Zeus Labraundos, 395–377 BC","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAncient silver drachm from the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSatraps of Caria\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, likely issued under \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHekatomnos\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, circa \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e395–377 BC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The obverse shows the laureate head of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApollo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e facing slightly right, while the reverse depicts \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZeus Labraundos\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e standing right with his double axe and spear\/scepter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis example weighs \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3.38 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, measures \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e14 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and tested by XRF at approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e97.58% silver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with minor copper, lead, and trace gold consistent with ancient silver alloy. The coin is dark, worn, and rough in spots, but the type remains identifiable. Not a beauty queen — more like a 2,400-year-old bar fight survivor with enough silver and history left to make modern “collectibles” look embarrassing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Redmond Rare Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53049264898345,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/5398\/2505\/files\/IMG-1505.png?v=1777057695"},{"product_id":"nero-poppaea-sabina-billon-tetradrachm-alexandria-egypt-54-68-ad","title":"Nero \u0026 Poppaea Sabina Billon Tetradrachm — Alexandria, Egypt 54-68 AD","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAncient Egypt under Roman rule, billon tetradrachm of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNero\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, struck at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlexandria\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in regnal year 11, AD 64\/65. The obverse shows the radiate head of Nero facing right, with Greek imperial legend around. The reverse features the draped bust of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePoppaea Sabina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e facing right, with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eL IA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in the right field indicating year 11.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a classic Alexandrian billon issue — technically “silver,” but with XRF testing showing approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e18.57% silver and 81.08% copper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, because apparently even Rome understood shrinkflation before Costco did. The coin has dark surfaces, honest wear, and rough provincial texture, but both portraits remain clearly visible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA desirable paired portrait issue featuring one of Rome’s most infamous emperors and his equally famous wife.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttribution:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Egypt, Alexandria. Nero with Poppaea Sabina. Billon tetradrachm. Regnal Year 11, AD 64\/65.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 25mm\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 13.5g\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Billon\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eXRF:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ag 18.57%, Cu 81.08%, Pb 0.352%\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eObverse:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Radiate head of Nero right\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReverse:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Draped bust of Poppaea Sabina right; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eL IA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in right field\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e circulated ancient, dark surfaces, roughness, readable portraits and legends\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Redmond Rare Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53049427034409,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/5398\/2505\/files\/IMG-1507.png?v=1777060391"},{"product_id":"byzantine-anonymous-ae-follis-class-a3-constantine-vii-zoe-c-1025-1030-ad","title":"Byzantine Empire — Constantine VII \u0026 Zoe AE Follis","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a Byzantine bronze follis of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstantine VII Porphyrogenitus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, struck during the period when he ruled under the authority and influence of his mother, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZoe Karbonopsina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. These coins date to approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA.D. 914–919\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, during one of those classic Byzantine power arrangements where the “emperor” was technically on the throne, but Mom was very much holding the steering wheel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe obverse shows \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstantine VII and Zoe facing forward\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, crowned and holding a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elong patriarchal cross\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e between them. The reverse carries a bold multi-line inscription naming \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstantine and Zoe as rulers\/emperors of the Romans\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eByzantine bronzes from this period are rarely pretty in the modern sense — and that is exactly the point. This coin is dark, crude, worn, and absolutely loaded with history. It comes from an empire that was still calling itself Roman nearly 900 years after Augustus, while the medieval world was busy rearranging itself with fire, theology, family drama, and sharp objects.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not some polished tourist trinket pretending to be ancient. 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The legend reads:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIMP C GAL VAL MAXIMIANVS P F AVG\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reverse features \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenius standing left\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, holding a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epatera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecornucopia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with the legend:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGENIO IMPERATORIS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTranslation: “Here’s the protective spirit of the emperor, everything is blessed, prosperous, and under control.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Reality: Rome was choking on civil wars, power grabs, religious persecution, inflation, and emperors multiplying faster than bad decisions at a coin show.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reverse includes a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecrescent in the right field\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with a Heraclea mintmark in the exergue, likely \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHTA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or similar Heraclea workshop marking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis coin has a strong imperial portrait, readable legends, dark ancient patina, and a reverse that actually has detail instead of looking like it spent 1,700 years under a tractor tire. Yes, there’s surface roughness. It’s an ancient bronze — not a freshly dipped Morgan dollar with delusions of MS-67.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEmperor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Galerius Maximianus\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e circa AD 308–310\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMint:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Heraclea, Thrace\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bronze\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Follis \/ reduced follis\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eObverse:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Laureate head of Galerius right\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReverse:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Genius standing left, holding patera and cornucopia\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReverse Legend:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGENIO IMPERATORIS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eField Mark:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Crescent\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMintmark:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Heraclea, likely \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHTA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e VF details, ancient surface roughness\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBottom line:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e a sharp, moody late Roman bronze from the era when the empire was pretending it had a plan — and history was already laughing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Redmond Rare Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53049837715753,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/5398\/2505\/files\/IMG-1511.png?v=1777072715"},{"product_id":"bohemia-prague-groschen-silver-coin-medieval-hammered-lion-type","title":"Bohemia Prague Groschen Silver Coin — Medieval Hammered Lion Type","description":"\u003cp\u003eKingdom of Bohemia Silver Prague Groschen — Medieval Lion Coin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere’s a proper medieval silver coin from the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKingdom of Bohemia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, most likely a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrague groschen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and yes — the lion on the reverse is doing the heavy lifting here.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe obverse shows the classic crowned design with concentric medieval legends, while the reverse features the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBohemian lion rampant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, one of the most recognizable symbols in Central European coinage. This is the kind of coin that actually looks medieval without needing a 900-word auction-house bedtime story to convince you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStruck in silver at about \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3.62 grams and 28mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this piece has the right fabric for a Prague groschen: broad, thin, hand-struck, uneven, and absolutely not pretending to be a machine-made modern collectible. It has visible legends, a strong enough lion to identify the type, and the usual hammered coin attitude — irregular edges, flat spots, and centuries of “good luck finding another one that looks exactly the same.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot a perfect coin. Not a museum trophy. But it is real medieval silver from Bohemia, with a crowned obverse, a lion reverse, and more personality than most slabbed modern bullion pretending to be rare.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegion:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Kingdom of Bohemia\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Prague Groschen\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Silver\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 3.62g\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 28mm\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Medieval, likely 14th–15th century\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eObverse:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Crown with concentric legends\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReverse:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bohemian lion rampant\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Circulated hammered silver with visible legends, lion detail, irregular flan, and normal medieval wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Redmond Rare Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53049900826921,"sku":null,"price":155.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/5398\/2505\/files\/IMG-1515.png?v=1777074945"},{"product_id":"constantine-i-bronze-follis-soli-invicto-comiti-reverse-roman-empire-c-ad-310-313","title":"Constantine I Bronze Follis – SOLI INVICTO COMITI Reverse, Roman Empire, c. 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XRF testing shows \u003cstrong data-start=\"1790\" data-end=\"1807\"\u003e97.36% silver\u003c\/strong\u003e, with trace gold, copper, and lead consistent with ancient high-grade silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1887\" data-end=\"2139\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThis is real late-6th-century Persian imperial silver — not some mystery “ancient-looking” thing from the bottom of a junk box. 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font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"RSGtSd_r\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003eMint\u003c\/strong\u003e: Kalchedon (Chalcedon), Bithynia (Modern-day Istanbul, Turkey)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"mPWODf\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"RSGtSd_s\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; 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border-bottom-color: rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"RSGtSd_v\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3.64 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"oSLmPe\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"RSGtSd_w\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIBxAB\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"fly6D\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"RSGtSd_x\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"RSGtSd_y\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003eDiameter\u003c\/strong\u003e: 14 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"oSLmPe\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"RSGtSd_z\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIBxAC\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"fly6D\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"RSGtSd_10\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"RSGtSd_11\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003eReference\u003c\/strong\u003e: SNG BM Black Sea 101–104; SNG Copenhagen 348\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"oSLmPe\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"RSGtSd_12\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIBxAD\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"fly6D\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"RSGtSd_13\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"RSGtSd_14\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003eGrade\u003c\/strong\u003e: Fine \/ Very Fine (F\/VF)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"TDBkbc\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"RSGtSd_15\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAICBAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"RSGtSd_16\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003eObverse\u003c\/strong\u003e: Bull standing left on an ear of grain (corn). To the left field, a kerykeion (caduceus) and a control monogram. The ethnic Greek letters \u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"RSGtSd_17\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003eKAΛX\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem class=\"eujQNb\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"yHWXO\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"RSGtSd_18\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003eKalch\u003c\/em\u003e) are visible above the bull.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"TDBkbc\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"RSGtSd_19\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAICRAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"RSGtSd_1a\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003eReverse\u003c\/strong\u003e: A primitive, geometric quadripartite incuse square divided into four distinct quarters, completely filled with a dense, raised granulated (stippled) texture.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"TDBkbc\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"RSGtSd_1b\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIChAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"RSGtSd_1c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003eNumismatic Notes \u0026amp; Historical Context:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"mPWODf\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"RSGtSd_1d\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"oSLmPe\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"RSGtSd_1e\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAICxAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"fly6D\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"RSGtSd_1f\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"RSGtSd_1g\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003eThe \"City of the Blind\"\u003c\/strong\u003e: Kalchedon was founded by Greek colonists directly across the Bosporus strait from Byzantium. The famous Persian general Megabazus mockingly called it the \"City of the Blind\" because its founders completely overlooked the vastly superior strategic harbor across the water, choosing this spot instead.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"oSLmPe\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"RSGtSd_1h\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAICxAB\" data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"fly6D\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"RSGtSd_1i\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"RSGtSd_1j\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003eThe Unique Reverse\u003c\/strong\u003e: To the untrained eye, the highly textured reverse look like environmental corrosion or a modern casting error. In reality, this highly distinct \"stippled\" grain texture was hand-engraved right into the ancient mint's iron reverse dies—serving as an early security measure against ancient counterfeiters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"oSLmPe\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"RSGtSd_1k\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAICxAC\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"fly6D\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"RSGtSd_1l\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"RSGtSd_1m\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Appeal\u003c\/strong\u003e: The coin is beautifully struck on a solid, thick silver flan following the Rhodian monetary standard. It displays deep, honest cabinet toning that frames the ancient geometries of the reverse side beautifully.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Redmond Rare Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53195402477865,"sku":null,"price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/5398\/2505\/files\/Bithynia_Kalchedon_Silver_Drachm_Coin.png?v=1779301756"},{"product_id":"byzantine-anonymous-class-a3-ae-follis-christ-pantokrator-circa-1020-1028-ad","title":"Byzantine Anonymous Class A3 AE Follis – Christ Pantokrator (Circa 1020-1028 AD)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"otQkpb\" aria-level=\"3\" role=\"heading\" data-animation-nesting=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"a7qCn\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"GJefRc_p\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sae=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600; margin: 24px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"GJefRc_q\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"TDBkbc\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"GJefRc_r\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIBRAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003eTravel back over 1,000 years to the golden age of the Byzantine Empire. This stunning Bronze (AE) Follis belongs to the famous \u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"GJefRc_s\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003e\"Anonymous Follis\"\u003c\/strong\u003e series. In a powerful political and religious statement, the emperors of this era removed their own portraits from copper coinage. Instead, they dedicated the currency entirely to Jesus Christ.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"TDBkbc\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"GJefRc_r\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIBRAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"TDBkbc\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"GJefRc_t\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIBhAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003eStruck at the legendary mint of Constantinople, this specific coin comes from the \u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"GJefRc_u\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003eClass A3\u003c\/strong\u003e series. It represents the final years of the joint reign of \u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"GJefRc_v\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003eBasil II (The Bulgar Slayer)\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"GJefRc_w\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003eConstantine VIII\u003c\/strong\u003e, continuing into Constantine’s sole reign.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"TDBkbc\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"GJefRc_t\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIBhAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"TDBkbc\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"GJefRc_x\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIBxAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" aria-owns=\"action-menu-parent-container\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003eBoasting a heavy, robust weight of \u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"GJefRc_y\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003e10.91g\u003c\/strong\u003e and a wide \u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"GJefRc_z\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003e29mm\u003c\/strong\u003e diameter, this premium specimen features exceptional detail and an incredible historical pedigree.  VF\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"TDBkbc\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"GJefRc_x\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIBxAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" aria-owns=\"action-menu-parent-container\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"TDBkbc\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"GJefRc_x\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIBxAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" aria-owns=\"action-menu-parent-container\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"otQkpb\" aria-level=\"3\" role=\"heading\" data-animation-nesting=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"a7qCn\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"GJefRc_13\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sae=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600; margin: 24px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"GJefRc_14\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003eCoin Specifications \u0026amp; Attribution\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"mPWODf\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"GJefRc_15\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"oSLmPe\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"GJefRc_16\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAICRAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"fly6D\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"GJefRc_17\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"GJefRc_18\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003eEmpire:\u003c\/strong\u003e Byzantine Empire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"oSLmPe\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"GJefRc_19\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAICRAB\" data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"fly6D\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"GJefRc_1a\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"GJefRc_1b\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003eEmperors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Basil II and Constantine VIII (formerly misattributed in older literature to Constantine VII)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"oSLmPe\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"GJefRc_1c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAICRAC\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sae=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"fly6D\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"GJefRc_1d\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"GJefRc_1e\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1020–1028 AD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"oSLmPe\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"GJefRc_1f\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAICRAD\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sae=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"fly6D\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"GJefRc_1g\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"GJefRc_1h\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003eMint:\u003c\/strong\u003e Constantinople (Modern-day Istanbul, Turkey)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"oSLmPe\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"GJefRc_1i\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAICRAE\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sae=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"fly6D\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"GJefRc_1j\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"GJefRc_1k\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Class A3 AE Follis (Anonymous Type)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"oSLmPe\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"GJefRc_1l\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAICRAF\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sae=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"fly6D\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"GJefRc_1m\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"GJefRc_1n\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bronze (AE)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"oSLmPe\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"GJefRc_1o\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAICRAG\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sae=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"fly6D\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"GJefRc_1p\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"GJefRc_1q\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10.91 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"oSLmPe\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"GJefRc_1r\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAICRAH\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sae=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"fly6D\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"GJefRc_1s\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"GJefRc_1t\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 29 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"oSLmPe\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"GJefRc_1u\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAICRAI\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sae=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"fly6D\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"GJefRc_1v\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"GJefRc_1w\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003eReference Catalog:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sear Byzantine Coins and Their Values \u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"GJefRc_1x\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003e(SBCV) #1818\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"oSLmPe\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"GJefRc_1u\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAICRAI\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sae=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"fly6D\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"GJefRc_1v\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"GJefRc_1x\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003eXRF:  \u003c\/strong\u003eIr 1.12%, Fe .355%, Cu: 98.41%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"otQkpb\" aria-level=\"3\" role=\"heading\" data-animation-nesting=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"a7qCn\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"GJefRc_21\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sae=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600; margin: 24px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"GJefRc_22\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003eDetailed Iconography\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Fsg96\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"rcuQ6b:\u0026amp;GJefRc_23|npT2md\" jscontroller=\"KHhJQ\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"GJefRc_23\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"AdPoic\" aria-level=\"3\" role=\"heading\" data-animation-nesting=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"SF2W9b\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"GJefRc_24\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sae=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 24px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"GJefRc_25\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003eObverse (Front): The Face of Christ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"TDBkbc\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"GJefRc_26\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAICxAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003eFeatures a striking, facing bust of \u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"GJefRc_27\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003eChrist Pantokrator\u003c\/strong\u003e (Ruler of All), bearded and wearing a tunic and himation. He raises his right hand in a holy gesture of benediction (blessing) while cradling a richly ornamented book of Gospels in his left. His head is framed by a \u003cem class=\"eujQNb\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"yHWXO\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"GJefRc_28\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003enimbus cruciger\u003c\/em\u003e (cross-halo).\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"mPWODf\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"GJefRc_29\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"oSLmPe\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"GJefRc_2a\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIDBAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"fly6D\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"GJefRc_2b\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"GJefRc_2c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003eInscriptions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features the Greek abbreviations \u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"GJefRc_2d\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003e\u003ccode dir=\"ltr\" class=\"KDcb0c\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"hNviFe\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"GJefRc_2e\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: monospace; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-color: rgb(44, 46, 53);\"\u003eIC\u003c\/code\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e (left) and \u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"GJefRc_2f\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003e\u003ccode dir=\"ltr\" class=\"KDcb0c\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"hNviFe\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"GJefRc_2g\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: monospace; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-color: rgb(44, 46, 53);\"\u003eXC\u003c\/code\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e (right) for \u003cem class=\"eujQNb\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"yHWXO\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"GJefRc_2h\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003eIesous Christos\u003c\/em\u003e, flanked by the circular legend \u003ccode dir=\"ltr\" class=\"KDcb0c\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"hNviFe\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"GJefRc_2i\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: monospace; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-color: rgb(44, 46, 53);\"\u003e+EMMANOVHΛ\u003c\/code\u003e (Emmanuel \/ \"God is with us\").\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"AdPoic\" aria-level=\"3\" role=\"heading\" data-animation-nesting=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"SF2W9b\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"GJefRc_2k\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sae=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 24px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"GJefRc_2l\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003eReverse (Back): The King of Kings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"TDBkbc\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"GJefRc_2m\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIDRAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003eFeatures a bold, clear four-line religious proclamation, heavily decorated with specific geometric ornaments stamped directly above and below the text.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"mPWODf\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"GJefRc_2n\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"oSLmPe\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"GJefRc_2o\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIDhAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"fly6D\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"GJefRc_2p\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"GJefRc_2q\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003eLegend:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ccode dir=\"ltr\" class=\"KDcb0c\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"hNviFe\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"GJefRc_2r\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: monospace; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-color: rgb(44, 46, 53);\"\u003e+ IhSϤS\u003c\/code\u003e \/ \u003ccode dir=\"ltr\" class=\"KDcb0c\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"hNviFe\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"GJefRc_2s\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: monospace; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-color: rgb(44, 46, 53);\"\u003eXRISTϤS\u003c\/code\u003e \/ \u003ccode dir=\"ltr\" class=\"KDcb0c\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"hNviFe\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"GJefRc_2t\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: monospace; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-color: rgb(44, 46, 53);\"\u003ebASILЄϤ\u003c\/code\u003e \/ \u003ccode dir=\"ltr\" class=\"KDcb0c\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"hNviFe\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"GJefRc_2u\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: monospace; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-color: rgb(44, 46, 53);\"\u003ebASILЄ\u003c\/code\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"oSLmPe\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"GJefRc_2v\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIDhAB\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"fly6D\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"GJefRc_2w\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"GJefRc_2x\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003eTranslation:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem class=\"eujQNb\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"yHWXO\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"GJefRc_2y\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" aria-owns=\"action-menu-parent-container\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003e\"Jesus Christ, King of Kings\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"otQkpb\" aria-level=\"3\" role=\"heading\" data-animation-nesting=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"a7qCn\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"GJefRc_32\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sae=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600; margin: 24px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"GJefRc_33\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003eWhy Add This Coin To Your Collection?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"mPWODf\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"GJefRc_34\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"oSLmPe\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"GJefRc_35\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIEBAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"fly6D\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"GJefRc_36\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"GJefRc_37\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003e100% Guaranteed Authentic:\u003c\/strong\u003e A genuine artifact minted during the medieval Crusades era.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"oSLmPe\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"GJefRc_38\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIEBAB\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"fly6D\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"GJefRc_39\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"GJefRc_3a\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003eImpressive Eye Appeal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent weight (10.91g) that feels substantial in the hand, with crisp, legible legends.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"oSLmPe\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"GJefRc_3b\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIEBAC\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; 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border-bottom-color: rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003ePerfect Gift:\u003c\/strong\u003e A foundational piece for ancient coin collectors, history buffs, and those interested in early Christian history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Redmond Rare Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53195869847849,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/5398\/2505\/files\/IMG-1669.png?v=1779319671"},{"product_id":"nero-alexandrian-tetradrachm-ad-54-68-ancient-roman-egypt-silver-coin","title":"Nero Alexandrian Tetradrachm (AD 54-68) – Ancient Roman Egypt Silver Coin","description":"\u003cp\u003eNero Alexandrian Tetradrachm – Roman Egypt, Alexandria Mint\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStruck during the reign of Emperor Nero (AD 54–68), this ancient billon tetradrachm was produced at the famous Alexandria Mint in Roman Egypt. Coins from Alexandria carried a distinct provincial style, often featuring bold portraits and dramatic reverse imagery that differed greatly from the silver denarii struck in Rome.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe obverse features a portrait of Nero facing right, displaying the thick neck and rounded facial features commonly associated with the emperor’s later coinage. The reverse depicts an eagle standing on a thunderbolt, a powerful symbol tied to Roman authority and divine power throughout the eastern provinces of the empire.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlexandrian tetradrachms circulated heavily throughout Egypt and the eastern Mediterranean, serving as everyday commerce during one of Rome’s most turbulent and fascinating periods. These coins were struck in a debased silver alloy known as billon and often exhibit the rugged, heavily used appearance collectors have come to appreciate in Roman provincial coinage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEmperor: Nero\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate: AD 54–68\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMint: Alexandria, Egypt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDenomination: Tetradrachm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComposition: Billon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: Approximately 13 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiameter: Approximately 24mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrade: VF\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA solid example of Roman Egyptian coinage with strong historical appeal tied directly to one of Rome’s most infamous emperors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Redmond Rare Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53208339644713,"sku":null,"price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/5398\/2505\/files\/IMG-1690.png?v=1779830559"},{"product_id":"al-ma-mun-abbasid-silver-dirham-813-833-ad-early-islamic-coin","title":"Al-Ma’mun Abbasid Silver Dirham (813–833 AD) | Early Islamic Coin","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStruck during the reign of the Abbasid caliph Al-Ma’mun, one of the most influential rulers of the Islamic Golden Age. Al-Ma’mun is remembered for his patronage of science, mathematics, astronomy, and philosophy through the famed House of Wisdom in Baghdad.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis hammered silver dirham features bold Kufic inscriptions containing Islamic declarations of faith and religious formulas typical of early Abbasid coinage. Unlike earlier Roman and Byzantine traditions, Islamic coinage of this era avoided portraiture, emphasizing religious text and elegant calligraphic design instead.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA fascinating historical artifact from the height of medieval Islamic civilization.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinted in Baghdad.  VF\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Redmond Rare Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53208363041065,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/5398\/2505\/files\/IMG-1692.png?v=1779831146"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/5398\/2505\/collections\/images.jpg?v=1707259131","url":"https:\/\/redmondrarecoins.com\/collections\/ancient.oembed?page=2","provider":"Redmond Rare Coins","version":"1.0","type":"link"}