Leu Numismatik

Auction 4  –  25 May 2019

Leu Numismatik, Auction 4

Celtic, Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Medieval and Modern Coins

Sa, 25.05.2019, from 10:30 AM CEST
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Description

★ An impressive seal of Constantine VII Porphyrogenitus ★

Constantine VII Porphyrogenitus, 913-959. Seal (Lead, 32 mm, 20.62 g, 1 h). +IҺSUS-XRIST’Һ'C' Bust of Christ Pantokrator facing, with cross nimbus, holding book of Gospels in his left hand and raising his right in benediction. Rev. +COҺST-AnTIҺOS bA' Bust of Constantine VII facing, bearded, wearing loros and crown surmounted by a cross, holding globe surmounted by patriarchal cross in his right hand. Zacos & Veglery 70 var. and DO 63 and 64 (slightly differing legends). A bold and very impressive imperial seal with a splendid portrait of Constantine VII. About extremely fine.

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Price realized 4'200 CHF
Starting price 600 CHF
Estimate 750 CHF
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