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. This pendant is crafted with extra care in 925 Sterling Silver. It 's Handmade in Greece, the diameter size is 2.7 cm(excluding the bails) and weighs approximately 8 g.
Pendant Details:
Condition: New, Handmade in Greece
Material: Sterling Silver 925
Diameter Size: 2.7 cm
Weight: 8 g(+/- 0.5 g)
This pendant is without the chain
********