Jewelry Coin Jewelry Coin Necklaces Byzantine Revival Gold Necklace Featuring a Byzantine Gold Coin Emperor Justinian I| SKU | FJ.5751 |
|---|---|
| Circa | 527 AD to 565 AD |
| Medium | Gold |
| Origin | Israel |
| Gallery Location | USA |
This genuine ancient coin from the golden era of the Byzantine Empire has been mounted in a high karat antique gold necklace. The intricate gold work shown here was a hallmark of the court jewelers of Constantinople. It was common practice to incorporate precious coins into jewelry as a symbol of political affiliation. This necklace, dramatic yet subtle, is completely at ease with those Byzantine traditions.
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