Leu Numismatik AG > Web Auction 29 | Auction date: 24 February 2024 |
Lot number: 2792 Price realized: 800 CHF (Approx. 908 USD / 839 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on |
Lot description: Basil II Bulgaroktonos, 976-1025. Seal (Lead, 28 mm, 16.49 g, 12 h). +ЄΜΜΑ-ΝΟVΗΛ - IC - XC Bust of Christ Pantokrator facing, wearing nimbus cruciger, each arm of the cross decorated with pearls, holding book of Gospels in his left hand and raising his right in benediction within fold. Rev. +bASILI'S - AЧTOCPAT Facing half-length bust of Basil II, wearing loros, holding a globus cruciger in his right hand and akakia in his left. DO Seals 68.6-10. Zacos/Veglery 75d (variety 2). A beautiful and rare imperial seal of Basil II, the 'Bulgar Slayer'. Good very fine. From a European collection, formed before 2005. Starting price: 100 CHF |