BYZANTINE BRONZE COIN - XI CENTURY ( 1028-1070 )

Original bronze Follis ( 1028-1070 ). Coin set on a sterling silver handcrafted surrounding structure. Necklace made of sterling silver. Coin in bronze.

Chain length : 55cm

Coin diameter : 2,5cm

Made in Georgia

On obverse : Sacred facing bust in Byzantine style, representing Christ in ceremonial robes. Byzantine coin portraits of this era were deeply influenced by religious iconography and intended to reinforce the spiritual legitimacy of imperial power.

On reverse : Multi-line Greek religious inscription invoking Christ as ruler and protector of the empire. These anonymous Byzantine folles replaced imperial portraits with sacred inscriptions and symbols, reflecting the increasingly religious character of Byzantine political life during the Middle Ages.