Description:

Near East, Holy Land, Byzantine Empire, ca. 538 to 565 CE. A gold solidus coin set in a modern 14K white-gold pendant, further adorned with 0.8 carats of sapphires! The pendant features 18 faceted sapphires mounted in form-fitting bezels, and the octagonal setting is open on both sides to showcase the coin's faces, making the pendant reversible. This stunning piece is strung on a simple cord with a lobster clasp but can easily be added to a chain of one's choosing. Coin obverse: helmeted bust of emperor Justinian I facing, shield on left shoulder and a globus crucige in his right hand. Reverse: angel standing facing, holding a cross in right hand and globus crucige in the left; star in right field. Size of pendant: 1.41" L x 1" W (3.6 cm x 2.5 cm); cord: 21" L (53.3 cm); pendant gold quality: 62.2% (equivalent to 14K+); weight: 9.1 grams; coin gold quality: 98.36% (equivalent to 23K+)

Provenance: private Thornton, Colorado, USA collection, acquired September 6, 2024; ex-Jacksonville, Oregon, USA collection. Coin acquired Timeline Auctions, UK

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  • Condition: Pendant setting and sapphires are modern, the coin is ancient. Coin is Very Fine (VF) with some softening and rubbing to the faces. Pendant is in excellent condition and strung on a modern cord and wearable.

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