Pendant - 18 kt. Yellow gold

1. General description and object type Nature: It is a gold pendant (medal/jewelry) inspired by an ancient Byzantine coin. Numismatic inspiration: It is a replica / jewelry creation based on a Histamenon Nomisma or a Byzantine Solidus (probably from the reign of emperors Basil II and Constantine VIII, 10th-11th centuries). 2. Inscriptions and symbolism (Obverse and Reverse) Obverse (Face of figures): Iconography: Two crowned Byzantine imperial figures holding together a large patriarchal cross. Byzantine Greek/Latin legend: Partial inscriptions of the type BASIL C CONSTANT can be discerned (Basil II and Constantine VIII). Reverse (Face cross and text): Iconography: A stylized cross surrounded by the famous Byzantine Christian monogram IC XC NIKA. Meaning of IC XC NIKA: IC XC = Jesus Christ. NIKA = conquers or is victorious (from Greek νικᾷ). Translation: "Jesus Christ is victorious". 3. Physical characteristics and measurements Total weight: 6.74 grams (clearly shown on the precision balance). Diameter: About 2.5 cm to 2.6 cm (measured with a metric tape). Total length (with bail): About 3 cm. 4. Metal and fineness (Gold testing) Touchstone test: A photo shows a touchstone with a gold streak and a bottle of reagent labeled "TEST 18K". Test result: The pendant tests positive for 18-karat gold (750/1000). Tagline: Fitted with a welded bail allowing it to be worn on a chain.

Estimate:£1,014.14

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