{"product_id":"emperor-zeno-genuine-ancient-byzantine-24-kt-gold-coin-5th-century-ad-18-kt-gold-pendant","title":"EMPEROR ZENO Genuine Ancient Byzantine 24 Kt Gold Coin - 5th Century AD -18 Kt Gold Pendant","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis exquisite pendant showcases an authentic 24 Kt Byzantine solidus from the reign of Emperor Zeno (474–491 AD), set in an elegant 18 Kt gold frame.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe front of the coin features a detailed bust of Zeno, depicted facing slightly to the right and wearing a pearl diadem, helmet, and cuirass. He holds a spear over his right shoulder and a shield, emphasizing his role as a powerful military emperor and defender of the Roman Empire. On the reverse, Victory is depicted standing to the left, holding a long jeweled cross, with a star to the right. The inscription “VICTORIA AVGGG” and the “CONOB” mark in the exergue further identify this remarkable solidus.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn Isaurian by origin and originally known as Tarasicodissa, Zeno rose through the military ranks before strengthening his position through his marriage to Ariadne, daughter of Emperor Leo I. After briefly ruling alongside his son Leo II, Zeno became sole emperor of the Eastern Roman Empire. His reign was marked by internal unrest and political tensions, including a revolt that temporarily forced him to leave Constantinople, as well as growing tensions between the Isaurian faction and the traditional Eastern aristocracy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 476 AD, during Zeno’s reign, the Western Roman Empire came to an end, leaving Zeno as the only recognized Roman emperor. Despite political and religious conflicts, he succeeded in maintaining relative stability in the Eastern Empire until his death in 491 AD. This remarkable solidus therefore represents a pivotal moment in Roman history, when the ancient Roman world was undergoing profound transformation while the Eastern Empire continued to preserve its imperial tradition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur jewelry store, Serra Roma, proudly presents an exquisite collection that beautifully honors the ancient traditions of Greek and Roman civilizations. Each piece in our collection, including authentic ancient Roman and Greek coins and intaglios, is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity, providing proof of its historical significance and origin.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Serra Roma","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54839695016259,"sku":null,"price":4733.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/0880\/0997\/files\/PendentebizantinoZENOsett26incontestoarchitettonico.jpg?v=1790342844","url":"https:\/\/serraroma.com\/en-us\/products\/emperor-zeno-genuine-ancient-byzantine-24-kt-gold-coin-5th-century-ad-18-kt-gold-pendant","provider":"Serra Roma","version":"1.0","type":"link"}