LOT 3586
Byzantine PB Seal of the Church of Apameia. 6th century AD.
EKΛΗCIAC in three lines within wreath / Block monogram of AΠAMEIAC. Translation: (Seal of) the church of Apameia. Unpublished in the standard references. Condition as seen. Very rare ecclesiastical seal.(8.23gr, 21mm, 12h.).
ProvenanceUK private collection before 2000.
Acquired on the UK art market.
Private collection, London.
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Anonymous Lead Tessera. 2nd-4th century AD.
Estimate: £120 - 170 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £67
Possibly Levante mint. Menorah / Wreath containing monogram(?). Apparently unpublished. 1.20gr, 11mm.
Near Very Fine.
Collected from 1970-1999. From the collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK. -
Byzantine Monogrammatic PB Seal in the name of Sisinnios, Apo Eparchon. Circa AD 600-650.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
Monogram of CICINNIOY / Block monogram of ΑΠΟ ΕΠΑΡΧωN(?). Translation: (Seal of) Sisinnios, apo Eparchon. Cf. Schulten Frühjahr 1990, 1106. 9.23gr, 18mm, 12h.
Condition as seen.
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s. -
Anonymous Lead Seal. 4th-5th century AD.
Estimate: £120 - 170 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £67
Levante or Egypt mint. Menorah on base, lulav(?) to left / A[...]. For a similar issue cf. CNG, E-245, 530. 4.38gr, 13mm.
Near Very Fine.
Collected from 1970-1999. From the collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK.
