Bronze Byzantine Coin Pendants glass eyes you will see life’s kindness

you will see life’s kindness

perched on a fruiting tree branch (originally captioned “Calyptorhynchus banksii”) by Edward Lear 1812-1888

has the same attention to detail and fine craftsmanship

"We descend from the families of alchemists

Bronze Byzantine Coin Pendants glass eyes you will see life’s kindnessAbout the Piece Authentic Byzantine bronze coin set in oxidized sterling silver hanging 1. 75" from bail. The coin clearly shows Justin ll with Sophia seated on double throne holding globus and cruciform scepter on one side and the letter M on the other, denoting its value as 40 Nummi. Minted by the second officina in Constantinople 565 578 AD. *This piece does not come with a chain. Some historians date the beginning of the Byzantine Empire at 476 A.