Leu Numismatik

Web Auction 16  –  22 - 25 May 2021

Leu Numismatik, Web Auction 16

Celtic, Greek, Central Asian, Roman, Byzantine, Medieval, Islamic and Modern ...

Part 1: Sa, 22.05.2021, from 10:00 AM CEST
Part 2: Su, 23.05.2021, from 10:00 AM CEST
Part 3: Mo, 24.05.2021, from 10:00 AM CEST
The auction is closed.

Description

Uncertain, circa 6th-7th century. Amulet (Lead, 14x18 mm, 2.60 g, 12 h). Nimbate saint on horseback to right, holding cruciform scepter. Rev. Pillar-saint (Symeon the Younger?) wearing monastic hood, seated on top of a column; to right, ladder placed against the column; to outer left and right, angels holding wreaths. Cf. L. Wamser: Die Welt von Byzanz - Europas östliches Erbe, 310 (round planchet, but very similar iconography). Very fine.

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Price realized 35 CHF
Starting price 25 CHF
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