Basil II Bulgaroktonos, with Constantine VIII, 976-1025. Seal (Lead, 31 mm, 24.42 g, 11 h). +ЄΜΜΑ-ΝΟVΗΛ / IC - XC Bust of Christ Pantokrator facing, wearing nimbus cruciger, each arm of the cross decorated with pearls, holding book of Gospels in his left hand and raising his right in benediction. Rev. +bASIL C [COҺST]A[ҺTI] bA Facing half-length busts of Basil II, wearing loros, and Constantine VIII, wearing chlamys, holding long patriarchal cross between them, each wearing crowns with pendilia. DO Seals 69. Zacos/Veglery 76. Numerous scrapes and marks, otherwise, good very fine.
Price realized | 750 CHF |
Starting price | 75 CHF |