John. Monk and orphanotrophos, early 11th century. Æ Pendant (25mm, 10.69 g, 6h). Made from seal dies.Electronic Auction 491 Byzantine, Bronze Sold For $ 250. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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John. Monk and orphanotrophos, early 11th century. Æ Pendant (25mm, 10.69 g, 6h). Made from seal dies. Facing bust of St. Nicholas, raising hand in benediction and holding Gospels; O/A/ΓI/OC to left, N/I/KO/ΛA/O(trace of C) to right / /+ KЄR Θ/Tω Cω Δ(OY)/Λω [Iω] A S/OPΦANO/TPOΦ in five lines; IB above, ornamented cross below. BLS I 2677. Thick earthen black-green patina, cleaning marks. VF. With contemporary suspension loop attached. |