One of the first coins to depict Jesus Christ
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One of the first coins to depict Jesus Christ! Byzantine Empire. Reign of John I, 969 - 976 AD. Great large Class A1 bronze follis, set into a stunning .925 silver bezel. Christ facing with book of Gospels, +EMMANOVHA IX-XC. rev: IhSUS \ XRISTUS \ bASILEU \ bASILE ('Jesus Christ King of Kings') in four lines, cross above and below. W: 31 mm, weighs 22.23g. Cf: DOC A2.41; SB 1793. Coin with dark coppery tone; Ex De Pere, WI private collection. Great portrait!
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One of the first coins to depict Jesus Christ
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