Class C Coin Pendant

This Sterling Silver pendant is set with Ancient Byzantine Coin. Sterling Silver chains can be purchased separately. 

Front of pendant features a jeweled cross with the inscription, "IC XC NI KA" which means "Jesus Christ Conquers" and signifies the Byzantine battle cry. The Back of the coin depicts a three-quarter length standing figure of  Christ Antiphonetes or "Christ the Responder"

History: Michael IV and Empress Zoe started an affair and it is believed that they planned the murder of Zoe's husband, Emperor Romanos III Argyros. Michael and Zoe were married that same day and Michael was crowned emperor the day after in 1034. During his reign, Michael IV suffered from poor health and distrust towards Zoe due to the fate of his predecessor. Highlights of his reign were when he led the imperiaI army against Bulgarian rebels. He returned from this victory, but died a few months later.

Jewelry Maintenance:

1. Avoid chemicals. Do not wear to hot tubs or sea.
2. To clean use a silver cloth on gold. Absolutely NO JEWELRY CLEANERS!
3. Best preserved in ziplock bag when not worn.

The jewelry made in the US.
The piece comes with a Certificate of Authenticity of the Coin.
Workmanship is guaranteed.