Concordia Numismatic

Auction 13  –  9 March 2024

Concordia Numismatic, Auction 13

Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Medieval and Islamic Coins, Weights and Seals

Sa, 09.03.2024, from 5:00 PM CET
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Description

★ *Imperial treasury* ★

PB Byzantine seal of the imperial sakelle (AD 7th–8th centuries)
Obv: A large letter B followed by an abbreviation: β(ασιλικῆς). Wreath border.
Rev: The letter A placed within a large letter C: σα(κέλλης). Wreath border.
Translation: (Seal of the) imperial sakelle (treasury).
Parallel, Zacos/Veglery 483.
This is a most unusual seal with its lettering and apparent identification of the imperial treasury.
Weight: 12.87 g.
Diameter: 24.88 mm.

Described by the Pactolus Numismatic Academy (PNA).

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Starting price 10 EUR
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