Byzantine Empire PB Tessera. Circa 11th - 12th century(?) AD. Half-length, nimbate figure facing, holding cross on chest; Є above θ in right field / Frontal view of monastic(?) building, with arched central doorway and cross at apex of roof. Unpublished. 2.60g, 21mm, 9h.
Very Fine. Unpublished.
This intriguing lead tessera might perhaps depict a monastic foundation, hospital or almshouse on the reverse, together with the associated patron saint on the obverse.