[Home, My eBay, Site Map, Sign In/Out] [eBay logo] [Main Navigation] [Browse Sub-Navigation] Genuine 1300 Yr Old CROSS Of CHRIST GOLD Coin Item #501991379 Coins:Coins: World:Ancient:General Bidding is closed for this item. [Show description] $157.55 (reserve not First bid$20.00 Currently yet met) [Leave feedback] Quantity 1 # of bids9 bid history (to seller) The City (to bidder) Time left Auction has ended. Location Different - Santa Fe Country USA Started Nov-17-00 12:47:38 PST Ends Nov-24-00 12:47:38 PST [Image] Seller (Rating) axismundi.com (602) [star] view comments in seller's Feedback Profile | view seller's other auctions [Image] High bid ejspoon (153) [star] [about me] Payment Visa/MasterCard, American Express, Money Order/Cashiers Checks, Personal Checks, See item description for payment methods accepted Escrow Accepted. Buyer will pay for escrow. learn more Click here to begin escrow transaction. 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Description [Image] Genuine 1300 Yr Old CROSS Of CHRIST GOLD Coin Constantinople Mint / 610 - 641 AD [Image] [Image] Axis Mundi is a major gallery of ancient artifacts and coins located in Santa Fe, New Mexico. We have specialized in offering genuine antiquities to collectors for many years and pride ourselves on quality and reliability. We are available to answer any questions concerning items offered on eBay through email or by phone at 505-982-3096 between 12-6 pm (Mountain Time). If you plan to be in the Santa Fe area please stop by our gallery for a visit and view all of our exceptional Roman, Greek and Egyptian antiquities. We also offer a fine collection of Roman and Byzantine coins with a special focus on gold issues. We are open daily 12 - 6 pm or by appointment after hours. Mention eBay and we'll extend a special 10% discount on any purchases. One of our most frequent questions is, "How do you acquire your artifacts?". We purchase our inventory through auctions, private collections and, on occasion, through other dealers. [Image][Image] Description: We are pleased to offer this beautiful and lustrous Byzantine gold solidus of Heraclius, one of the greatest of Byzantine rulers, for your consideration. This example is well struck and centered on both sides and still maintains much of the original mint luster from its creation over 1300 years ago! Our photo does not capture the brilliant luster on this coin which is so apparent in person. The empire was close to ruin when Heraclius came to the thone. The Persians occupied much of Asia Minor, Syria, and Egypt. When the Persians captured Jerusalem they took the Holy Cross of Christ as spoils of war to their capital of Ctesiphon. To lose the True Cross was a devastating blow to the Christian Empire and one which Heraclius could not endure. The emperor spent the next several years planning and building a massive military government. Heraclius began his counter-offensive in 622 and spent six bloody years, not only annihilating the Persians, but also defeating the Sassanians. Amid huge rejoicing, Heraclius restored the Holy Cross to Jerusalem, an act symbolic of the conclusion of the war. Byzantine gold coins are increasing in popularity both with collectors as well as jewelers due to the beautiful design and Christian imagery. Here's your chance to own a serious piece of Byzantine art and Christian history without spending a fortune. We consider Byzantine gold issues to be a seriously undervalued sleeper for collectors looking for fantastic long term investment. We've placed a very low reserve for a coin of this quality and type rarity to encourage new collectors. Obverse: Heraclius in center with Heraclius Constantine on right and Heraclonas on left, all are wearing crowns. All three wear chlamys and hold globus cruciger, ...NO LEGEND Reverse:Cross potent on three steps...VICTORIA AVG4 followed by officina Q with monogram 21 and "B" in fields and CONOB in exergue Size: 19 mm Weight: 4.42 grams Reference : SEAR 767 * THE DANGERS OF LAST MINUTE BIDDING : Almost without fail after an auction has closed we receive emails from bidders who claim they were attempting to place a bid and were unable to get into eBay. There is nothing we can do to help bidders who were "locked out" while trying to place a "last minute" bid. All we can do in this regard is to urge you to place your bids early. If you're serious in your intent to become a winning bidder please avoid eBay's high traffic during the close of an auction. Its certainly your choice how you handle your bidding, but we'd rather see you a winner instead of being left out during the last minute scramble. * AUTHENTICITY : We are a member of the American Numismatic Association. All items are accompanied by a lifetime guarantee of authenticity. * DOMESTIC SHIPPING COSTS : High bidder to pay $5.00 for Priority shipping with insurance. * INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING COSTS : High bidder to pay actual cost of shipping by air. * RETURN POLICY : Items can be returned for ANY reason within 10 days of receipt for a full refund minus shipping costs. All items are shipped fully insured against loss or damage. Should any item arrive in damaged condition buyer agrees to save all packing materials pending examination by representative of shipping company. * PAYMENT METHODS : We accept checks, money orders, VISA, MASTERCARD, and AMERICAN EXPRESS. [Image][Image][Image] Personal checks must clear our bank before shipment of item except in cases of established clients. 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