eBay item 2223268301 (Ends Feb-14-04 17:10:28 PST) - 900 Yr Old CONSTANTINE Coin - CHRIST Portrait home | pay | register | sign in | services | site map| help Back to list of items Listed in category: Coins > Coins: Ancient > Greek Also listed in: Collectibles > Religions, Spirituality > Christianity > Relics 900 Yr Old CONSTANTINE Coin - CHRIST Portrait Item number: 2223268301 You are signed in Bidding has ended for this item If you are a winner, Sign in for your status. Go to larger picture Winning bid: US $24.00 Ended: Feb-14-04 17:10:28 PST Start time:Feb-04-04 17:10:28 PST History:1 bid (US $24.00 starting bid) Winning bidder: User ID kept private Item location: The City Different - Santa Fe United States Ships to: Worldwide Shipping and payment details Seller information axismundi.com( 1888) Feedback Score: 1888 Positive Feedback: 99.9% Member since Mar-06-98 in United States Read feedback comments Ask seller a question View seller's other items Visit this seller's eBay Store! Axis Mundi Ancient Coins Buyer Protection Offered See coverage and eligibility Description 900 Yr Old CONSTANTINE Coin - CHRIST Portrait Very Historic and Authentic 900 Year Old Jesus Christ Commemorative Bronze Follis Marking the First Millennium of Christianity / This Example Actually Excavated in the Holy Land / Minted in Constantinople During the Reign of the Byzantine Emperor Constantine X 1059-1067 AD / No Reserve This coin will be shipped in a professional numismatic protective sleeve and accompanied by our written guarantee of authenticity which accurately documents the coin as to culture, region or ruler, precious metal, age, denomination and weight as well as a color photograph of the coin. Axis Mundi's Statement of Authenticity : The coin being offered here is backed by Axis Mundi's 30 years of experience in the ancient coin business and is unconditionally guaranteed to be genuine. If you have any questions concerning this coin you can reach one of our professional staff by email at mail@axis-mundi.com or by phone at 505-424-3414. This coin can also be inspected in person, upon request, during our business hours ( 12-6 PM daily ). Please send all mail correspondence and payments to: Axis Mundi 2442 Cerrillos Rd, # 330, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505. This coin will be shipped in a professional numismatic protective sleeve and accompanied by our written guarantee of authenticity which accurately documents the coin as to culture, region or ruler, precious metal, age, denomination and weight as well as a color photograph of the coin. Concerning Our Switch To "Private Auction" : Our decision to list all of our eBay coin offerings as "Private Auctions" is being done at the request of many of our important coin collectors. Please take the time to read why we have taken this step. Over the past year a significant number of our dedicated customers have urged us to consider private auctions so that they may avoid receiving the enormous amounts of spam from individuals and companies who make a habit of harvesting the email addresses of eBay users. For many, this is particularly disturbing and embarrassing when spam for adults only services and products continue to flood their inbox. In addition, some of our clients have informed us that they have become the target of hate groups due to their purchases of certain ethnic coins. This is especially true with coins of Jewish origin. And even though eBay has made tremendous efforts to curb attempts to gain access to user information, it continues to be a serious problem. We have decided, therefore, to take the only step possible to protect our client confidentiality by switching to private auctions. Private auctions have always been the normal procedure for all auction houses such as Christie's, Sotheby's, and major coin sales as well. We fully realize that many eBay users are reluctant to bid on private auctions, but the privacy of our clients is certainly more important than any other consideration. Description: We are very pleased to offer this authentic 900+ year old Byzantine bronze Follis bearing a portrait of Jesus Christ and a scene of the Emperor Constantine X and the Empress Eudocia for your consideration. This historic coin is one of a series of rare "Jesus Christ" coins which were minted just prior to the time of the First Crusade during the reign of Constantine X ( 1059 - 1067 AD ). The example you see here is among the few denominations in the entire history of coinage which features an image of Jesus Christ. It is important to note, during this time, that Christian iconographers were obligated to follow strict guide lines in their depictions of Christ. The model they followed was called "the image not made with hands," which was directly attributed to the likeness of Christ found on the Shroud of Turin. Centuries ago, when this coinage was fresh from the mint, the portrait of Christ was seen in high relief with excellent details. Unfortunately, with tremendous circulation over the span hundreds of years, the highest points naturally suffered the greatest wear. Choice uncirculated examples of these coins fetch enormous prices, but circulated examples, like the one we offer here, are still within the reach of most collectors. The desirable coin you see here was recently discovered in the Holy Land with a small hoard of coins buried many centuries ago. Byzantine coins with the portrait of Christ are increasing in popularity, both with collectors as well as jewelers, due to their unique design and Christian imagery. Here's your chance to own a serious piece of Christian art and history without spending a fortune. We've decided to offer this historic coin with no reserve to stimulate active bidding and encourage new collectors. You will not be disappointed with this desirable and valuable treasure. Obverse: Christ standing facing, on footstool, wearing nimbus cruciger, pallium, and colobium, and holding the book of Gospels...+EMMANOVHL with IC XC in field. Reverse: Standing, facing figures of Eudocia (on left) and Constantine X (on right) each wearing a crown and loros, and holding a labarum between them which rests on three steps... +KWN T DK EVDK AVGO Size: 26 mm ( 1" ) Weight: 7.1 grams Reference : Sear 1853 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 $6.00 for Priority shipping with insurance. INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING COSTS : High bidder to pay the actual cost of shipping by air. It is the responsibility of the buyer to comply with foreign customs and exchange regulations. 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. 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