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LOT 1015
Byzantine Silver Roundel with Evangelist
13TH-14TH CENTURY A.D.
1 5/8 in. (2.41 grams, 40 mm).
Disc with repoussé pellets to the border, facing nimbate figure of Christ with 'IC XP' legend flanking the head.
Provenance
Ex German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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LOT 1015
Byzantine Silver Roundel with Evangelist
Estimate £100 - 140€120 - 160 (for guidance only)$140 - 190 (for guidance only)
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