LOT 3159
Anonymous Lead Seal. 4th-5th century AD.
Levante or Egypt mint. Menorah, etrog(?) to right / Blank. For a similar issue cf. CNG, E-245, 530. Near Very Fine.(2.66gr, 14mm.).
ProvenanceCollected from 1970-1999;
From the collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK.
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LOT 3159
Anonymous Lead Seal.
Estimate £150 - 200€170 - 230 (for guidance only)$200 - 270 (for guidance only)
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Judaea, Lead Seal. 4th-5th century AD.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £176
Menorah [on tripod base] flanked by lulav and shovel to the left and shofar(?) to the right / Falcon or eagle, with spread wings, grasping in talons serpent to right. For similar cf. Gorny & Mosch 212, 3338. 3.67gr, 15mm.
Near Very Fine.
Collected from 1970-1999; From the collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK. -
Judaea, Green Limestone Weight of Pym (2/3 Shekel). 8th-7th century BCE.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £390
Spherical weight with letters inscribed and flat top and base. Hendin, Ancient Scale Weights -; Pondera -; Rochesnard -. 7.59gr, 18mm.
Condition as seen.
From the Gabby family collection, 1960s. Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, gentleman. -
Roman Glass Seal Pendant. 2nd-3rd centuries AD.
Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
Lion with raised tail standing to right; star-in-crescent above / Blank. For other examples cf. TimeLine Auctions, February 2020 Antiquities & Coins Auction, 986. 1.99gr, 16mm x 25mm.
Condition as seen. Iridescent green discoid glass pendant with integral loop for suspension.
From the collection of Mr S.M., London, UK, formed from 1969-1999.
