Leu Numismatik

Web Auction 19  –  26 - 28 February 2022

Leu Numismatik, Web Auction 19

Celtic, Greek, Central Asian, Roman, Byzantine, Medieval, Islamic and World c...

Part 1: Sa, 26.02.2022, from 12:00 PM CET
Part 2: Su, 27.02.2022, from 12:00 PM CET
Part 3: Mo, 28.02.2022, from 12:00 PM CET
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Description

ASIA MINOR. Uncertain. Amulet (Lead, 25 mm, 5.92 g, 12 h), circa 3rd-5th centuries. Helmeted and cuirassed bust to the right, holding spear and shield; to right, large branch; all within a border composed of two concentric circles decorated with diagonal lines. Rev. Athena/Minerva standing left, resting her right hand on shield set on ground and holding spear in her left; to left and right, trees; all within a border composed of three concentric circles decorated with diagonal lines. An interesting and unusual piece. Good very fine.

Ex Leu Web Auction 14, 12 December 2020, 1069.

The portrait on the obverse may be an imperial portrait or the war god Mars, whereas the decorated border indicates this piece was intended as an amulet.

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Price realized 360 CHF
Starting price 75 CHF
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