Constantine the Great Commemorative Coin 337-340 AD (123)
"Manus Dei" - the "Hand of God" Coin
The artwork on this coin is remarkable. The hand of God is reaching down to bring Constantine into heaven. The chariot with Constantine and the four horses is beautifully centered so that all of the activity represented in the coin is visible. A veiled portrait of Constantine is on the back of the pendant.
Coin size: 14mm
Hand-fabricated 18kt recycled gold mount.
One of a kind with a Certificate of Authenticity.
Chain not included; available separately. See Chains
Dated: 347-348 AD
"Hand of God" or "Manus Dei" commemorative coins were struck after Constantine I the Great's death (337 AD). They were the first depictions of a Christian deity on a coin. Constantine is 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 312 AD, Constantine made a historical decision by ordering his army to wear a Christian symbol on their shields. He won the battle of the Milvian Bridge and attributed his success to his alliance with the Christian god.A 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 aesthetic appeal. Skillfully cleaning the coin removes encrustation, leaving dramatic highlights that emphasize the artwork's beauty.
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"Manus Dei" - the "Hand of God" Coin
The artwork on this coin is remarkable. The hand of God is reaching down to bring Constantine into heaven. The chariot with Constantine and the four horses is beautifully centered so that all of the activity represented in the coin is visible. A veiled portrait of Constantine is on the back of the pendant.
Coin size: 14mm
Hand-fabricated 18kt recycled gold mount.
One of a kind with a Certificate of Authenticity.
Chain not included; available separately. See Chains
Dated: 347-348 AD
"Hand of God" or "Manus Dei" commemorative coins were struck after Constantine I the Great's death (337 AD). They were the first depictions of a Christian deity on a coin. Constantine is 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 312 AD, Constantine made a historical decision by ordering his army to wear a Christian symbol on their shields. He won the battle of the Milvian Bridge and attributed his success to his alliance with the Christian god.A 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 aesthetic appeal. Skillfully cleaning the coin removes encrustation, leaving dramatic highlights that emphasize the artwork's beauty.