Pendant - 18 kt. Yellow gold
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An 18 carat yellow gold pendant medal inspired by a Byzantine histamenon/solidus, weighing 6.74 g with a diameter of about 2.5–2.6 cm and a total length with bale of about 3 cm, no laboratory report, unisex, country of origin unknown, in excellent condition.
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Description from the seller
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.
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.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Laboratory report
No laboratory report
Metal
Yellow gold
Brand jewellery
No
Fineness
18 kt.
Total weight
6.74 g
Condition
Excellent condition - barely used with minimal signs of wear
Gender
Unisex
Country of origin
Unknown
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