The Iron Crown said to be first worn by Roman Emperor Constantine I (r. 306–37 CE) and later used by the Lombard Kingdom and the Carolingian Empire. Medieval legend held the inner band was beaten from one of the iron nails thrust through the wrists/heels of Jesus, but it’s in fact silver. [1500×937]

The Iron Crown said to be first worn by Roman Emperor Constantine I (r. 306–37 CE) and later used by the Lombard Kingdom and the Carolingian Empire. Medieval legend held the inner band was beaten from one of the iron nails thrust through the wrists/heels of Jesus, but it’s in fact silver. [1500×937]

by JaneOfKish