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LOT 1073
Byzantine Iron Ring with Silver-Gilt Bezel with Monogram of Consular Rank
6TH-7TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (4.93 grams, 26.33 mm overall, 18.96 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R 1/2, USA 8 3/4, Europe 19.38, Japan 18)).
Discoid bezel with inset gilt panel, monogram comprising the letters ΥΠΑΤΟΥ (of the Hypatos), meaning 'Man with Consular Rank'.
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of Mr K.A., acquired in the 1990s-early 2000s.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
Cf. similar rings in Wamser, L., Die Welt von Byzanz - Europas Östliches Erbe, München, 2004, items 668-673.
FootnotesThe complex letter monograms seen on these rings are sometimes referred to as 'merchant's marks' and would normally be a personal mark giving a name or phrase of significance to the owner. In this case it seems belonging to a Magistrate with consular rank, the Hypatos.
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LOT 1073
Byzantine Iron Ring with Silver-Gilt Bezel with Monogram of Consular Rank
Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
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