Ancient Byzantine Cup Coins

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Ancient Byzantine Cup Coins

A piece of history in your hands!

Holy Currency of a Christian Empire

These authentic Byzantine "cup coins"—also known as scyphate coins—are far more than ancient currency. They are sacred artifacts of Catholic history, minted in the heart of the Eastern Roman Empire during a time when Christ reigned not only in Heaven, but in the affairs of emperors and empires.

These remarkable coins, curved like a shallow chalice, were minted between the 11th and 14th centuries—a period rich in Catholic devotion, imperial grandeur, and defense of the Faith. The very shape of the coin is believed to reflect the sacred vessels used at the altar—an earthly reminder of the heavenly banquet of the Eucharist.

A Christian Coin Bearing the Face of Christ

The Byzantine Empire was the continuation of the Roman Empire—but with the Cross at its center. These coins often feature:

• Our Lord Jesus Christ as Pantocrator, the all-powerful King of Kings, blessing the empire and its people.
  

• The Blessed Virgin Mary, enthroned as Queen of Heaven, protectress of Constantinople.
  

• Byzantine emperors, shown receiving their authority from Heaven, frequently depicted being crowned by Christ or the Theotokos (Mother of God).
  

Each coin often bears sacred Greek inscriptions invoking the grace of God, the intercession of Mary, or a proclamation of the emperor’s divine mandate.

Minted During Crucial Events in Church History

These coins were struck during events that shaped Christendom:

• The Great Schism of 1054, which tragically divided East and West.
  

• The Crusades, during which Catholic knights passed through Byzantine lands on their way to defend the Holy Land.
  

• The Sack of Constantinople in 1204 and the eventual fall of the city in 1453, which ended over a millennium of Christian rule from the Queen of Cities.
  

They are tangible reminders of our Catholic heritage, of a time when nations bent the knee to Christ, and when emperors acknowledged that true authority comes from God alone.

A Meaningful Spiritual Gift

Every coin is a piece of sacred history—a Catholic relic of daily life and divine reverence, once exchanged in bustling markets, offered in taxes, and perhaps even carried by pilgrims, monks, or crusaders.

• Material: Bronze, billon, electrum, or gold
  

• Imagery: Christ, the Blessed Mother, Crosses, Saints, and Emperors
  

• Era: 11th–14th century
  

• Condition: Gently worn with age, but images and holy inscriptions remain
  

These coins are:

• Ideal for Catholic collectors and historians
  

• A conversation piece for teaching the Faith
  

• A fundraiser for our Pediatric Mission, aiding families of sick and terminally ill children in Christ’s name
  

Proceeds from every coin go to feed hungry children, pay for urgent medical care, and support our mission—offering spiritual and corporal works of mercy, as the Church teaches.

Own not just a coin—but a piece of Catholic history, forged in faith, touched by time, and dedicated to Our Lord.