Biga Numismatics

Online Auction 34  –  27 October 2024

Biga Numismatics, Online Auction 34

Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Medieval and Islamic Coins, Antiquities

Su, 27.10.2024, from 7:00 PM CET
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Description

IMPERIAL LEAD SEAL of EMPEROR MAURICE TIBERIUS with VIRGIN MARY HOLDING CHRIST.(582-602).Pb.

Obv : The Virgin standing facing, holding Christ as a child in a medallion before her chest; to left and right, small, thick cross with an elongated vertical shaft at shoulder level.

Rev : [Dn TibЄR m-AUR]IC PP AVG. Draped facing bust of Maurice Tiberius, wearing crown with cross on top and pendilia.
Ref: DO VI 9. 1. Seibt, BBÖ I, 9a. Zacos/Veglery 7a.

Condition : Large openings at the ends of the channel, otherwise Very Fine, exactly as in photos. Uncleaned
with a natural nice cream patina.

Material : Lead.
Axis :

Weight : 7.61 gr
Diameter : 21 mm

Tiberios Constantine’s successor in the post of Count of the Excubitors, then as caesar and emperor, Maurice attempted to adapt Justinian’s empire to changing financial and strategic realities.

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Price realized 30 EUR 1 bid
Starting price 30 EUR
Estimate 45 EUR
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