Leu Numismatik

Web Auction 8  –  29 - 30 June 2019

Leu Numismatik, Web Auction 8

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

Part 1: Sa, 29.06.2019, from 3:00 PM CEST
Part 2: Su, 30.06.2019, from 3:00 PM CEST
The auction is closed.

Description

Uncertain, circa 10th century. Medallion (Bronze, 23 mm, 4.46 g, 6 h), perhaps part of a bracelet or necklace. IC-XC/ NH KA ('May Jesus Christ conquer') Large Greek cross. Rev. +ΘE R/OHΘH T/H CH ΔO/ΛH ('Mother of God, help your servant'). Very fine.

The invocation uses the female form of 'servant', indicating that this piece of jewelry belonged to a pious Byzantine woman.

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Price realized 80 CHF
Starting price 50 CHF
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