Justinian Lapel Pin
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Actual Size (Not Shown): 7/8" x 7/8" Solid Sterling Silver. The inspiration for this design comes from the reverse side of an 11th century anonymous Byzantine follis coin. Folles were bronze currency introduced in the late 3rd century. Starting in the 10th century “anonymous folles” were struck instead of the earlier coins which depicted images of Emperors. The folles depicted an image of Jesus on the obverse and on the reverse you would often find a “jeweled” cross with the abbreviated letters ICXC NIKA, which proclaims “Jesus Christ Conquers”. The cross shown in this design is the Justinian cross, a cross from a 6th century liturgical plate. View this item in 14kt Gold This item is also available as a Cuff Link set!   < Back To order by Phone call 1-800-798-617 Home | Our Collection | Contact Us © Gallery Byzantium 16 Mt. Pleasant Ave. Ipswich, MA 01938