Basil II Bulgaroktonos, with Constantine VIII , 976-1025. Seal (Lead, 31 mm, 15.51 g, 12 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. [+b]ASIL C COnSTAn... 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. Some marks, scratches and striking weakness, otherwise, very fine.
From a European collection, formed before 2005.
Price realized | 190 CHF |
Starting price | 50 CHF |