Michael III. Patriarch of Constantinople, January 1170-March 1178. PB Seal (36mm, 42.83 g, 12h).Electronic Auction 495 Byzantine, Lead Sold For $ 1 800. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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Michael III. Patriarch of Constantinople, January 1170-March 1178. PB Seal (36mm, 42.83 g, 12h). The Theotokos enthroned; MP ΘV, each with macron above, across field / MIXΛHΛ/ЄΛЄω ΘV APX[I]/ЄΠICKOΠOC/KωN(CT)ANTINOV/ΠOΛЄωC NEAC/PωMHC KAI OI/KOVMЄNIKOC/ΠPIAPXHC in eight lines; ornament above. BLS II 26. Earthen gray patina, a few scrapes and edge bumps. VF. Very rare. |