Ancient Roman Coin Commemorative of Constantine the Great Hand of God Coin Constantine driving a four horse chariot reaching up to God. Gold and silver pendant Back of Hand of God Ancient Roman Coin Veiled Constantine Sterling Silver and 18kt Gold Pendant. Authenticity Certificate for Hand of God Constantine the Great Ancient Coin
Ancient Roman Coin Commemorative of Constantine the Great Hand of God Coin Constantine driving a four horse chariot reaching up to God. Gold and silver pendant
Back of Hand of God Ancient Roman Coin Veiled Constantine Sterling Silver and 18kt Gold Pendant.
Authenticity Certificate for Hand of God Constantine the Great Ancient Coin

Lisa Dahlen Designs

Constantine the Great Commemorative Coin 337-340 AD (126a)

$975.00

Description

"Manus Dei" - the "Hand of God"

Ancient Roman bronze coin with a desert patina.  The hand of God reaches down toward the Emperor Constantine, driving a quadriga (four horse chariot), welcoming him to heaven.  

One of a kind with Certificate of Authenticity.

Chain is available separately.  See Chains

Size and Materials

Size: 15mm. 

Set in a hand fabricated 18kt recycled gold and sterling silver mount.  

Story

Dated: 347-348 AD

"Hand of God", "Manus Dei", commemorative coins struck after Constantine I the Great's death (337 AD), the first depiction of a Christian deity on a coin. Constantine driving a quadriga (four horse chariot); as Constantine reaches up, the Hand of God reaches down to bring him into heaven. The obverse, front, of the coin is an image of the veiled Constantine. In a historical decision in 312 AD, Constantine decides that his army shall wear a Christian symbol on their shields.  He wins the battle of the Milvian Bridge and attributes his success to his alliance with the Christian god.  
 Desert patina is formed in a very dry, desert climate.  The tan areas are lightly cemented on light tan dust and desert sand.  It has a lovely esthetic appeal.  It takes skillful cleaning of the coin to remove the cemented dust while leaving just enough to create dramatic highlights that emphasize the beauty of the artwork.

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