JESUS CHRIST image/"King of Kings" Large and 50 similar items

Right Click picture to see larger image size. Byzantine Empire Basil II and Constantine VIII 976-1025 AD. ca. AD 976-1025 Anonymous Bronze follis attributed to joint reign of Basil II and Constantine VIII, 976-1025 AD. Class A1 31mm at widest. 10.66gm ~ Larger and nearly twice as heavy than U.S. Quarter which is is 24mm and only 5.7gm. As large and nearly as heavy as U.S. Half-Dollar at 30.6mm and 11.34 gm Constantinople mint, Struck 976-1025 AD. Striking image of Christ resembling the Shroud of Turin. Obverse: +EMMA-NOVH?, bust of Christ facing, wearing nimbus cruciger with two pellets in each limb and empty in each quarter, pallium and colobium, book of Gospels in both hands. Reverse: +IhS?S / XRIST?S / bASIL?? / bASIL?, ("Jesus Christ King of Kings" in Greek) legend in four lines; floral ornaments above and below. Ref. Sear Byzantine 1813; DOC (Dumbarton Oaks) A2.31. Fine Condition. Dark Olive Green patina. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ OUR GUARANTEE: All illustrations are of the actual item offered. The authenticity of all pieces is fully guaranteed. Any item ever shown otherwise may be returned unaltered for full refund less shipping. If any item purchased is not to your satisfaction you may return it unaltered within 30 days of purchase for a full refund less shipping. We also guarantee absolute discretion and confidentiality in all transactions Copyright 2016-2017 ZEUS GALLERY ID zeus_gallery .