BYZANTINE SEALS, Imperial. John III Ducas (Vatatzes), emperor of Nicaea, 1222-1254. Seal or Bulla (Lead, 28 mm, 27.87 g, 12 h). IC - XC Nimbate Jesus Christ, standing facing [on square dais], raising his right hand in benediction and holding a Book of Gospels in his left. Pellet in each limb of the cross in the nimbus. Rev. Iω/ ΔEC/ΠO/TH/S - O/ ΔOY/ΚΑ/C John III, standing facing, wearing crown with pendants, divitision and chlamys, holding labarum with his right hand and globus surmounted by patriarchal cross with his left. Zacos 118.b. Flan clipped in antiquity and reused, otherwise, nearly very fine.
Price realized | 291 CHF |
Starting price | 50 CHF |