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Byzantine lead seal of Markos or Makarios officer (7th cent.). Rare!

$ 9.5

Availability: 88 in stock
  • Year: 625
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Cleaned/Uncleaned: Uncleaned
  • Grade: F
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • BYZANZ SIEGEL: BYZANTINE LEAD SEAL
  • Condition: Condition: Fine, exactly as in pictures. Uncleaned with nice natural cream patina. A 100% genuine piece.
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Era: Ancient
  • Modified Item: No

    Description

    Byzantine lead seal of Markos or Makarios officer
    (7th cent.).
    Obverse:
    Facial bust of the Mother of God nimbate, wearing maphorion and chiton, holding Jesus Christ as child
    in a medallion before her chest, a cross in either side of the field.
    Reverse:
    Cruciform monogram, reading as MAΡΚΟΥ or ΜΑΚΑΡΙΟΥ (of Markos or Makarios).
    19 mm; 5.86 gr.
    Condition: Fine, exactly as in photos.
    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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