BYZANTINE LEAD SEALS. Romanos Skleros (kouropalates, mid 11th century).
Obv: M / I - X / A.
Archangel Michael standing facing, holding sceptre and globus cruciger.
Rev: + KЄ BΘ / Tω Cω ΔɄΛ / PωMANω KɄ / POΠΑΛATH / Tω CKΛH / Pω.
Legend in 6 lines.
Cf. Gitbud & Naumann 21, lot 935 (which realized a hammer of €425).
Condition: Very fine.
Weight: 30.64 g.
Diameter: 39 mm.
Price realized | 260 EUR 13 bids |
Starting price | 120 EUR |
Estimate | 150 EUR |