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Byzantine lead seal of Basileios officer/ saint Basileios the Great (12th c.)

$ 58.08

Availability: 59 in stock
  • Grade: VF
  • Era: Ancient
  • Cleaned/Uncleaned: Uncleaned
  • Historical Period: Byzantine (300-1400 AD)
  • Condition: Very Fine, exactly as in photos. Uncleaned with a nice natural cream patina, A 100% genuine piece.
  • BYZANZ SIEGEL: BYZANTINE LEAD SEAL
  • Modified Item: No
  • Year: 1050

    Description

    Byzantine l
    ead seal of Basileios officer
    (11th century
    )
    .
    A nice and rare seal!
    Obv.: Saint Basileios bishop of Caesarea standing facial nimbate, in prelate's garments, blessing by hie right and holding the Book of Gospels in his left, sigla in the fields, O/[Α]ΓΙ/ΟC-RΑCΙΛΕΙΟC (Saint Basileios), dotted
    border
    .
    Rev.:
    Inscription in 5 lines, -ΟΜΟ-/ΝΥΜΟΥΝ/ΤΙΤΗΝΧΑ/ΡΙΝΔΙΔΟΥ/ΠΕΡ =Ὁμωνυμοῦντι τὴν χάριν δίδου, Πάτερ (Oh Father [Basileios], extend your grace to your namesake),
    dotted border.
    20 mm, 6.93 gr, 12 h
    Very Fine, exactly as in photos.
    Uncleaned with a nice natural cream patina.
    A nice piece, with historical importance, acquired in a European auction.
    Please check well photos for condition!
    No reserve, no returns!
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