{"product_id":"byzantine-empire-ae-follis-of-romanos-iii-argyros","title":"Byzantine Empire AE Follis of Romanos III Argyros (AD 1028–1034)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"313\" data-end=\"595\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA genuine bronze AE follis struck during the reign of \u003cstrong data-start=\"367\" data-end=\"390\"\u003eRomanos III Argyros\u003c\/strong\u003e, Byzantine emperor from AD 1028 to 1034. His reign belongs to the height of the medieval Byzantine Empire, a period when Constantinople stood among the wealthiest and most influential cities in the world.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"597\" data-end=\"1027\"\u003eThis coin circulated during an era in which Byzantine coinage had evolved from celebrating emperors to emphasizing the empire's Christian identity. Bronze folles of Romanos III commonly feature Christ Pantokrator (\"Christ the Almighty\"), reflecting the central role of faith in Byzantine government, art, and daily life. These coins served not only as currency but also as symbols of imperial authority and religious devotion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1029\" data-end=\"1463\"\u003eThis specimen was acquired directly from detectorist Marius Staszak, who personally recovered it through legal metal detecting activities in Europe. Based on information provided by the finder, this coin forms part of a collection of Roman and medieval coins recovered during a 2025 metal-detecting expedition through Romania and Bulgaria. The exact recovery location for this specimen was not documented at the time of discovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1465\" data-end=\"1633\"\u003eEach coin includes a printed provenance record documenting its acquisition directly from the finder and its cataloging into the Jill and the Gems historical collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1dr5t50\" data-start=\"1640\" data-end=\"1651\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1653\" data-end=\"1890\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"3n4hop\" data-start=\"1653\" data-end=\"1687\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1655\" data-end=\"1667\"\u003eEmperor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Romanos III Argyros\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"z6n77i\" data-start=\"1688\" data-end=\"1713\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1690\" data-end=\"1700\"\u003eReign:\u003c\/strong\u003e AD 1028–1034\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1565yfg\" data-start=\"1714\" data-end=\"1761\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1716\" data-end=\"1725\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Byzantine Empire AE Follis (Bronze)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"155qg7h\" data-start=\"1762\" data-end=\"1796\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1764\" data-end=\"1786\"\u003eCollection Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e JTG-B-177\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1rjo04y\" data-start=\"1797\" data-end=\"1848\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1799\" data-end=\"1814\"\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acquired directly from the finder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"wycrbt\" data-start=\"1849\" data-end=\"1890\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1851\" data-end=\"1864\"\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Printed provenance record\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"19ls3ll\" data-start=\"1897\" data-end=\"1922\"\u003eHistorical Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1924\" data-end=\"2357\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1eh823w\" data-start=\"1924\" data-end=\"1983\"\u003eRuled the Byzantine Empire during the early 11th century.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1w0iatz\" data-start=\"1984\" data-end=\"2102\"\u003eBronze folles of his reign commonly depict Christ Pantokrator, one of the most enduring images in Byzantine art.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"z71zwm\" data-start=\"2103\" data-end=\"2203\"\u003eConstantinople was among the largest and wealthiest cities in the medieval world during his reign.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1o0nk3z\" data-start=\"2204\" data-end=\"2306\"\u003eHis coinage reflects the Byzantine Empire's blending of imperial authority with Christian symbolism.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"oif93c\" data-start=\"2307\" data-end=\"2357\"\u003eThis coin circulated nearly 1,000 years ago.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Jill \u0026 The Gems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47929873432739,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0739\/4148\/3683\/files\/177front.png?v=1785214090","url":"https:\/\/jillandthegems.com\/products\/byzantine-empire-ae-follis-of-romanos-iii-argyros","provider":"Jill \u0026 The Gems","version":"1.0","type":"link"}