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Byzantine lead seal of Andreas cubicularius (6th cent.). A rare piece!
Byzantine lead seal of Andreas cubicularius (6th cent.). A rare piece!

Byzantine lead seal of Andreas cubicularius (6th cent.). A rare piece!

$ 50.16

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Modified Item: No
  • BYZANZ SIEGEL: BYZANTINE LEAD SEAL
  • Cleaned/Uncleaned: Uncleaned
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Condition: Condition: The flan small, as usual in these seals of Andreas, otherwise about Very Fine, exactly as in pictures. Uncleaned with nice natural cream patina. A 100% genuine piece.
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Item must be returned within: 14 Days
  • Year: 580
  • Grade: VF plus
  • Era: Ancient

    Description

    Byzantine lead seal of Andreas cubicularius
    (6th cent.). A rare piece!
    Obverse:
    A man with long hair (seemingly Andreas, the owner of the seal) riding on a horse to right, holding a spear (?) in his left hand ready to throw it, no visible
    border.
    Reverse:
    Cruciform
    monogram in Greek inscribed in the corners by latin letters, the whole inscription restored from parallel pieces, [
    Α
    ]
    Ν
    [
    Δ
    ]
    Ρ
    [
    Ε
    ]
    ΟΥ
    [c]ubi[culariu] (of Andreas cubicularius), border.
    20 mm; 9.96 gr.
    Condition: The flan small, as usual in these seals of Andreas, otherwise about Very Fine.
    An interesting historically early seal with the rare depiction of a horseman!
    A nice piece, with historical importance, acquired in a European auction.
    Please check well photos for condition!
    No reserve, no returns!
    PLEASE NOTE:
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