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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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