{"product_id":"byzantine-empire-anonymous-follis-class-a2-bronze-coin-jesus-christ-king-of-king","title":"Byzantine Empire Anonymous Follis Class A2 Bronze Coin Jesus Christ King of King","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIDxAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" style=\"text-align: center; margin: 12px 0px 16px; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eUp for sale is a fascinating piece of medieval history: an authentic bronze \"Anonymous Follis\" minted in Constantinople during the golden age of the Byzantine Empire. These coins are famously known as \"Anonymous\" because the reigning emperors chose to omit their own names and portraits, dedicating the currency entirely to Jesus Christ to signify that he was the true ruler of the empire. The front has a facing bust of Jesus Christ, wearing a nimbus crown (halo) holding the Book of Gospels. Remnants of \"IC\" and \"XC\" fields flanking the portrait. The reverse has a cross (+) at top, followed by the iconic 4-line religious inscription: \u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" style=\"margin: 0px; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\"\u003e+ IhSVS \/ XRISTVS \/ bASILEV \/ bASILE\u003c\/span\u003e (Translates to: \u003cem class=\"zhvwWe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" style=\"margin: 0px; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\"\u003e\"Jesus Christ, King of Kings\"\u003c\/em\u003e). Pleasing ancient condition with an authentic, dark earthy\/greenish patina. Great legibility on the reverse text block. Please view the high-resolution photos to judge the grade for yourself. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eThese were struck during the reign of Basil II (known historically as the \"Bulgar-Slayer\"), one of Byzantium's most powerful and legendary military emperors. It is an incredible, tactile piece of history that is over 1,000 years old.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIDxAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" style=\"text-align: center; margin: 12px 0px 16px; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 12px;\"\u003e\u003csub\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eSee photos for item condition, this is a picture of the actual item. All reasonable offers considered!!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/sub\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 12px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e**International Buyers – Please Note**\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 12px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eImport duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 12px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003ePlease check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 12px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eCheck out our store for more deals!!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIExAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" style=\"font-family: 'Google Sans', Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 12px 0px 16px; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIERAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" style=\"font-family: 'Google Sans', Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 12px 0px 16px; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Follis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e Byzantine (300-1400 AD)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bronze\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ownership History Not Available\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 976-1028\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ancient\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Aaron's Emporium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67666232181028,"sku":"Oct 10, 2026 - $19","price":54.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/3900\/5732\/files\/57_2cd557a9-a9d5-416a-bf6e-370ac7cb20b6.png?v=1791688902","url":"https:\/\/aaronsemporium.com\/products\/byzantine-empire-anonymous-follis-class-a2-bronze-coin-jesus-christ-king-of-king","provider":"Aaron's Emporium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}