Geniune Justinian I Gold Solidus Coin Necklace

#6872 Justinian the Great Solidus Pendant

$1,990.00

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Obverse: Justinian the Great
Reverse: Angel
Date: AD 545 - 565, Grade: Extra Fine
Region: Constantinople, Byzantine Empire
24k Gold Solidus Coin in 18k Gold Pendant
Framed Coin Size: 26mm Diameter, Weight 11g

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Description:
Justinian I was the Byzantine Emperor from 527 to 565 and is regarded as the greatest ruler in the over 1,000 year history of this empire. The impact of Justinian's rule extended far beyond the boundaries of his time and domain. During his reign, Justinian the Great strove to restore the empire's former glory by the reconquer of North Africa, Spain and Italy including the city of Rome itself. His legacy includes the rewriting of Roman law, the Corpus Juris Civilis, which is still the basis of civil law in many modern states. His reign also marked a blossoming of Byzantine culture, and his building program yielded such masterpieces as the church of Hagia Sophia. Justinian is considered a saint in the Eastern Orthodox Church. He created the authority of this Church which firmly established Christianity throughout the Empire. The reverse of this solidus depicts an Angel holding a globus cruciger and long staff. The solidus (the Latin word for solid) was originally a gold coin issued by the Romans that weighed 4.5 grams.