Bucephalus Numismatic
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PB Gnostic amulet. Asia Minor (2nd-4th century AD).
Rectangular in form with plain profile, struck.
Obv: ABPACA[Ξ].
Rev: IAω
An unusual and interesting Gnostic talisman. Both sides are inscribed. Extremely rare. The worship of the ancient demon Abrasax (or Abraxas) rose to great prominence in Roman times through the teachings of the Christian Gnostic Basilides of Alexandria (circa 85-145 AD), who called Abrasax the 'great archon' and the first of the 365 Gnostic Aeons.
Condition: Very Fine.
Weight: 5.26 g.
Diameter: 22.77 mm.
Rectangular in form with plain profile, struck.
Obv: ABPACA[Ξ].
Rev: IAω
An unusual and interesting Gnostic talisman. Both sides are inscribed. Extremely rare. The worship of the ancient demon Abrasax (or Abraxas) rose to great prominence in Roman times through the teachings of the Christian Gnostic Basilides of Alexandria (circa 85-145 AD), who called Abrasax the 'great archon' and the first of the 365 Gnostic Aeons.
Condition: Very Fine.
Weight: 5.26 g.
Diameter: 22.77 mm.