Roman Christian Hand of God Coin Pendant Necklace

#6807 Constantine Hand of God Coin Pendant

$280.00

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Obverse: Hand of God / Quadriga (chariot)
Reverse: Constantine the Great
Date: AD 337 - 340
Region: Eastern Roman Empire
Bronze Follis Coin in 14k Gold Pendant
Framed Coin Size: 17mm Diameter, Weight 2.5g

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Description:
Among all the ancient coins of the Roman Empire, there is one legendary bronze that literally bears “the Hand of God.” When Emperor Constantine the Great died in 337 AD, this Roman bronze coin was struck in his honor. It shows Constantine being flown up to heaven in a Roman quadriga (chariot) with the right hand of God coming down from heaven to welcome the great emperor. These are the first ancient coins that actually depict God on a coin. Constantine earned his honorific of "The Great" from Christian historians long after he had died, although he could have claimed the title on his military victories alone. Constantine is perhaps best known for being the first Christian Roman emperor.. In 313 Constantine, son of St. Helena, announced toleration of Christianity in the Edict of Milan, which removed penalties for professing Christianity and returned confiscated Church property. Constantine founded Constantinople, which would remain the capital of the Byzantine Empire and bastion of Christianity for over one thousand years. Throughout his rule, Constantine supported the Church financially and built various basilicas include the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and Old Saint Peter's Basilica.