Sale: CNG 66, Lot: 2053. Estimate $150.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 19 May 2004.  Sold For $150. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ANTIQUITY. BYZANTINE. Lead amulet. Circa 10th-12th century AD. Height: 31mm; weight: 6.72 gm. Half length facing bust of the military St. Theodore, holding lance and sword, in floreate frame / Similar bust of St. George. Fine condition, encrustation over the bust of St. George, loop missing. ($150)

The military saints were also popular in Bulgaria, so this soldier's amulet may originate from that kingdom.