The Iconophile Reaction

270, Lot: 383. Estimate $150. Sold for $170. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Abramius. Circa early or late 8th century. PB Seal (26mm, 14.34 g, 12h). The Theotokos standing facing, holding Holy Infant, both wearing nimbus crown; cruciform invocative monograms to left and right: Θεοτοκε βοηθει / Eagle standing facing, head upturned right, with wings spread; cruciform monogram above: ’Aβραμιου. BLS I 2979. VF, attractive orange-brown surfaces.