Christ enthroned - Emperor Romanus III, 1028-1034 AD - Histamenon - Constantinople - Meander Design - Coin Pendant - 925 Sterling Silver

Romanus III Argyrus came to the Imperial Throne late in life, being 60 years old when he began his reign. He was a well-meaning if somewhat inept ruler, personally leading a Byzantine Army against the Muslims at Aleppo, where he was suprised and defeated in battle. Although his generals managed to compensate for this defeat with a series of victories against the Saracens, Romanus personally was never forgiven for his military incompetance, and he was subjected to many plots against him for the remainder of his reign. He was eventually murdered on the orders of his estranged wife Zoe in 1034. Constantinople mint. +IhS XIS REX REGNANTINM, Christ enthroned facing, wearing nimbus, pallium and colobrium, raising right hand in benediction, holding Book of Gospels in left / THCE BOHTH RWMANW, Virgin Mary (nimbate) crowning emperor Romanus. The real coin is made of gold metal.
Meander motif is also known as Greek key or Greek fret. Meander was the most important symbol in Ancient Greece, symbolizing infinity or the eternal flow of things. ... The twisting pattern symbolizes as well the bonds of friendship, of love and has also been thought to mimic the serpent, symbol of guardianship and healing.
This pendant is crafted with extra care in 925 Sterling Silver. It 's Handmade in Greece, the diameter size is 3.3 cm(excluding the bails) and weighs approximately 13 g. This pendant is without the chain.(1217)