Leo III the "Isaurian". 717-741. PB Seal (35mm, 40.51 g, 12h). Near VF.

Electronic Auction 564
Lot: 725.
Closing Date: Jun 19 2024 10:00 ET

Byzantine, Lead

Estimate: $ 200

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Leo III the "Isaurian". 717-741. PB Seal (35mm, 40.51 g, 12h). Crowned half-length facing figure of Leo, wearing chlamys, holding globus cruciger and akakia / The Theotokos standing facing, holding the Holy Infant with both hands; crosses flanking. DOCBS 28.1-28.2; BLS 33. Earthen patina, scratches, minor deposits. Near VF. Very rare.

From the Jonathan Kern Collection. Ex Ariadne Galleries.

This seal was evidently in use during the three year period from 717-720 before Leo added his young son Constantine V as an associate.

Closing Date and Time: 19 June 2024 at 14:01:20 ET.

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