Description: Constantine IX | AE Follis Reference: SB 1836 Date: 1042-1055 CE Obverse: IC to left, XC to right of Christ, nimbate, seated facing on throne with back, holding book of Gospels in both hands Reverse: ISXS/BASILE/BASIL; cross-and-dashes above, crescent-and-dashes below Mint: Constantinople Size: 27.0 mm Weight: 5.95 grams Christ as King of Kings, on a >1000 year old coin! Empress Zoë Porphyrogenita chose Constantine IX as a husband and co-emperor in 1042 CE, despite him conspiring against her previous husband, Emperor Michael IV the Paphlagonian (saucy!). As emperor, Constantine IX waged wars against the Kievan Rus', the Pechenegs and, the Seljuq Turks. During his reign, the Roman Empire largely retained the borders established after the conquests of Basil II, although it did expand slightly eastwards with the annexation of the wealthy Armenian kingdom of Ani. Constantine IX is considered to be the last effective emperor of the Macedonian Renaissance. In 1054 CE, a year before Constantine's death, the Great Schism between the Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic Churches took place, culminating in Pope Leo IX excommunicating the Patriarch Michael Keroularios. Continuing a long tradition of imperial arbitration stretching back to Constantine IX's namesake, the emperor, aware of the political and religious consequences of such a disunion, tried unsuccessfully to prevent this breach. Policies I apply the highest ethical standards in selling ancient coins. All coins are guaranteed to be genuine and any item found to be otherwise may be returned for a full refund. The most important thing is that you are happy with your new coin(s)! All coins are shipped in PVC-free, archival-grade coin flips and inserts made of acid-free paper Domestic (USA) shipping only If you purchase multiple items please message me before you pay and I will combine the shipping for you. I accept all returns within 30 calendar days upon receipt of the item. No explanation is required for the return, but it would be appreciated. Any item which has been altered from its original state may not be returned. Don't see what you're looking for? Just shoot me a message, I might have it but haven't gotten around to listing it!
Price: 79.99 USD
Location: Canton, Michigan
End Time: 2024-11-22T16:49:00.000Z
Shipping Cost: 5.5 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Denomination: Follis
Historical Period: Byzantine (300-1400 AD)
Composition: Bronze
Era: Ancient
