Zeus Numismatics
Auction 12 28-29 Aug 2020
View prices realized
► Sale information
Find similar lots
Byzantine lead seal of Paul (?) patrikios (7th/8th cent.)
Obv.: Mother of God standing, holding Jesus Christ as child on her left hand, circular inscription clockwise, ΘΕΟΤΟΚΕ-ΒΟΗΘΕΙ (Mother of God help), traces of wreath border.
Rev.: Cross and below large block-monogram in the center, reading possibly as ΠΑ(VΛΩ), anticlockwise circular inscription, ΠΑΤΡΙΚΙΩ, traces of wreath border. Possible final reading: Paul patrikios.
Condition: Very Fine
Weight: 15.70 gr
Diameter: 29 mm
Obv.: Mother of God standing, holding Jesus Christ as child on her left hand, circular inscription clockwise, ΘΕΟΤΟΚΕ-ΒΟΗΘΕΙ (Mother of God help), traces of wreath border.
Rev.: Cross and below large block-monogram in the center, reading possibly as ΠΑ(VΛΩ), anticlockwise circular inscription, ΠΑΤΡΙΚΙΩ, traces of wreath border. Possible final reading: Paul patrikios.
Condition: Very Fine
Weight: 15.70 gr
Diameter: 29 mm