Stylianos, 11th century. Seal (Lead, 22 mm, 17.19 g, 12 h). [Θ / Π]A[N/T]Є-Λ/Є/H/M, Nimbate bust of St. Pantaleon facing, holding medical instruments. Rev. MЄΓAΛO/MAPTVC / ΠA,TЄΛЄ/HMO, ΦVΛA/ΞЄ TⲰ CⲰ / Δ૪, CTVΛ,/ANⲰ in seven lines ('Great martyr Pantaleon, protect your servant, Stylianos'). Unpublished in the standard references. An appealing portrait of the patron saint of doctors with an exceptional invocation on the reverse. Tight blank, otherwise, good very fine.
Price realized | 90 CHF |
Starting price | 50 CHF |