★ A very important and rare piece, unfortunately only the one half. ★

Byzantine lead "blessing" (eulogia)
of the Monastery of Saint Symeon Stylites in Syria
(half part missing)
(ca 6th/7th cent.)
Obverse: Saint Symeon the Stylites on his column, facial, nimbate and praying, surrounded by angels and monks, circular inscription running clockwise inside double linear border, ΕΥΛΟΓΙΑΤΟΥΑΓΙΟΥCΥΜΕΩ[Ν]... = Εὐλογία τοῦ ἁγίου Συμεὼν... (Blessing of saint Symeon...).

Reverse: Early type byzantine cross, decorated by pellets.

A very important and rare piece, unfortunately only the one half.

Condition: Very Fine

Weight: 16,4 gram
Diameter: 61,1 mm