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   FORVM Byzantine Empire Lead Bulla Seal -

  FORVM Byzantine Empire Lead Bulla Seal -

Byzantine Empire, Lead Bulla Seal, c. 5th - 12th Century During the Byzantine period, lead bullae (singular, Bulla) were widely used to seal and identify the sender of correspondence and containers in shipment. An iron, pliers-shaped instrument, a boulloterion, was used to impress the designs on a lead bulla seal. After the cord was wrapped around the package or document and the ends inserted in a channel in the blank seal, the seal was placed between the disc shaped engraved dies on the jaws of a boulloterion. The boulloterion had a projection above the jaws, which was struck with a hammer to impress the design on the seal and close the channel around the two ends of the cord. With a bulla in place a container cannot be violated without visible damage to either the bulla or the cord, ensuring the contents remain tamper-proof until they reach their destination. During the Byzantine period, lead bullae (singular, Bulla) were widely used to seal and identify the sender of correspondence and containers in shipment. An iron, pliers-shaped instrument, a boulloterion, was used to impress the designs on a lead bulla seal. After the cord was wrapped around the package or document and the ends inserted in a channel in the blank seal, the seal was placed between the disk shaped engraved dies on the jaws of a boulloterion. The boulloterion had a projection above the jaws, which was struck with a hammer to impress the design on the seal and close the channel around the two ends of the cord. With a bulla in place a container cannot be violated without visible damage to either the bulla or the cord, ensuring the contents remain tamper-proof until they reach their destination.

Byzantine Empire - Lead seal. Romanos (Circa 6th century)

Byzantine Empire - Lead seal. Romanos (Circa 6th century)

Byzantine Empire - Lead seal. Romanos (Circa 6th century)Obv:\ ??µa???. Rev:\ Facing bust of saint; cross to left and right. gr. - mm.See images for a proper impression. Read More

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Byzantine Empire - Lead seal. Georgios (Circa 7th century).

Byzantine Empire - Lead seal. Georgios (Circa 7th century).

Byzantine Empire - Lead seal. Georgios (Circa 7th century). Obv:\ Cruciform monogram (Te?t??e ß???e?). Rev:\ Cruciform monogram (Ge???????). BLS I -; BLS II -; Jordanov -. Extremely fine for this typologySee images for a proper impression. Read More

Byzantine Empire - lead seal - c. 8th century - Theodore

Byzantine Empire - lead seal - c. 8th century - Theodore

Byzantine lead seal. 8th century. Theodore Stratelates.Obv:\ Cruciform invocative monogram - Te?t??e ß???e? Te?d???? Rev:\ Inscription in four lines +CTPATH?ATH IS ‘APXONTI. RARE gr. – mm.See images for a proper impression. Read More

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Byzantine Empire - Lead seal. John. Circa 6th century. Eagle

Byzantine Empire - Lead seal. John. Circa 6th century. Eagle

Byzantine Empire - Lead seal. Circa 6th century. Obv:\ Crucifix monogram a - ? - ? - ? - ? - ? ???????. Eagle with open wings.Rev:\ Cruciform invocative monogram. Te?t??e ß???e? gr. - 24,3 mm. See images for a proper impression. Read More

Byzantine Empire - Lead seal. c. 6th century - 7th century -

Byzantine Empire - Lead seal. c. 6th century - 7th century -

Byzantine Empire - Lead seal. c. 6th century - 7th century - GeorgosObv:\ Cruciform invocative monogram - ? - e - ? - ? - ? - ? - ? Ge?????? ?Rev:\ Cruciform invocativemonogram - Te?t??e ß???e? 9,05 gr. - 23,4 mm. See images for a proper impression. Read More

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Byzantine Empire - Byzantine Bracteate. 7th century AD. Very

Byzantine Empire - Byzantine Bracteate. 7th century AD. Very

Byzantine Bracteate. 7th century AD. Grams 0,47. Mm 19,7. Very Rare. Facing bust Constantine IV PogonatusSee images for a proper impression. Read More

    BELISAIRE Byzantine Empire Justinian

  BELISAIRE Byzantine Empire Justinian

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Byzantine empire - (8 coins)

Byzantine empire - (8 coins)

Click here to view this lot Byzantine empire - lot of 8 interesting coinsVarious weights(6,94 to g) and sizes(22 to 32 mm).See images for correct impressionClick here to visit Catawiki Read More

Byzantine empire - Heraclius,  solidus Constantinople

Byzantine empire - Heraclius, solidus Constantinople

Heraclius, solidus Constantinople circa , AV 21.5mm., 4.46g. Dn H?racli-?S PP AVC, draped and cuirassed bust of Heraclius facing, wearing plumed helmet with integral crown surmounted by plume and cross on circlet, holding cross in right hand / VICTORIA AV??, cross potent set on three steps; ?//CONOB. Sear 731. DOC 3b. MIB 5.Authenticity guaranteed. Please see the images to form your own impression. Lot will be shipped by registered post. Read More

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Byzantine Empire - Justin II Solidus ()

Byzantine Empire - Justin II Solidus ()

Click here to view this lot Justin II Solidus minted in Constantinople ()On the heads side DN IVSTINI-NVS-PP AVG, helmeted bust with armour facing forwards, holding a cross-topped orb and a shield.On the reverse side,VICTORI-A AVCCC?, Constantinopolis seated facing forward, holding a lance and a cross-topped orb, and the inscription CONOB.Workshop: Constantinople (Istanbul in Turkey) – Ref: Sear 344 – Sommer 5.1, MIB 4var – - Super rare 4.47 g / 21 mm – Very Fine condition /VVF See photos.Click here to visit Catawiki Read More

Byzantine Empire - Leone VI, Follis -  -

Byzantine Empire - Leone VI, Follis - -

Leone VI, Follis, , Constantinople (362)D. LEON bASILEVS ROM; bust viewed face-on.R. LEON / EN QEO BA / SILEVS R / OMEON.7.65 g28 mmBronzeSear Read More

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Byzantine Empire - Constantine IV ( AD) Gold

Byzantine Empire - Constantine IV ( AD) Gold

Constantine IV ( AD) Gold Semissis, minted in ConstantinopleFront: DN CON-TNUS PP; draped bust facing right with cuirass and pearl diademReverse: VICTORIA AVGUS; large cross on globe; CONOB in exergueRef: Sear mm, 2,01 grams.Semisses and Tremisses of Constance II and Constantine IV have the same types and exergues.Coins of Constantine generally have a less fine style and the exergues contain irregularities more often. Authenticity guaranteed.Please view the images to form your own impression.Lot will be shipped registered. Read More

Byzantine Empire - Michael VII (). AV Histamenon

Byzantine Empire - Michael VII (). AV Histamenon

Byzantine coinsMichael VII (). AV Histamenon nomisma (28 mm, 4.41 g), Constantinopolis mint.Obv. Christ, nimbate, enthroned facing, raising r. hand in benediction and holding Book of Gospels in left; in field, IC – XC.Rev. +MIX ?H? – RACI?O?, half figure of Michael facing, wearing loros and crown with cross and pendilia and holding labarum and globe surmounted by pelleted cross.DO 1; Sear .Some graphito, double struck on the reverse, otherwise Good Very FineAuthenticity guaranteed. Please see the images to form your own impression. Lot will be shipped by registered post. ž5 Read More

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Byzantine Empire - Mauricius Tiberius ( AD). AV

Byzantine Empire - Mauricius Tiberius ( AD). AV

Flavius Mauricius Tiberius Augustus, better known as Mauricius Tiberius ( AD). AV Solidus, minted in Constantinopolis.Obverse: O N MAVRC Tib PP AVG - Draped bust with helmet and cuirass facing the front. Globus cruciger in hand.Reverse: VICTORIA AVGG officina Z. CONOB in trim. Angel standing to the front, staff with chrismon and globus cruciger in hand.Ref: Sear 478.Good condition, very nice, the image is very clear.The coin is only missing some clout at the top right (bottom left on the reverse side).Please see the photos to form your own impression. Read More

Byzantine Empire - Maurice Tiberius (AD ). AV

Byzantine Empire - Maurice Tiberius (AD ). AV

Maurice Tiberius (AD ). AV Tremissis, Constantinople mint.Obv: D N TI??RI PP AVG Draped and cuirassed bust of Maurice Tiberius with pearl-diadem to right. Rev: ?ICTORI mAVRI AVÇ / CONOB Cross potent. See images for a proper impression. Read More

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Byzantine Empire - Justin II  AD AV

Byzantine Empire - Justin II AD AV

Byzantine coinsJustin II ADAV Tremissis.Constantinople mint 1,47g., 14mm.Obv: DN IVSTI-NVS P P AVC, pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right Rev: VICTORIA AVCVSTORVM, Victory alighting facing, head left, holding wreath in outstretched right hand and globus cruciger in outstretched left; star in right field; CONOB. DOC 13; MIBE 11a; Sear 353.Scratches, Very fine.Authenticity guaranteed. Please see the images to form your own impression. Lot will be shipped by registered post. Ž3 Read More

Byzantine Empire – Anastasius II (). AV Tremissis.

Byzantine Empire – Anastasius II (). AV Tremissis.

Anastasius I (). Gold Tremissis. Constantinople. 1.47 gr. – mm. O:\ D N ANASTASIVS P P AVG. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. R:\ VICTORIA AVGVSTORVM / CONOB. See images for a proper impression. Read More

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Byzantine Empire - Nicephorus III, AD , EL

Byzantine Empire - Nicephorus III, AD , EL

Byzantine coinsNicephorus IIIEL Histamenon Nomisma (4,3 g., 30mm.)Constantinople, AD .Obv: Christ Pantokrator enthroned facing; pellet in each arm of nimbus cross Rev: Nicephorus standing facing, holding labarum with X on shaft and dot at base, and globus cruciger.DOC 3a; Sear .Good Very Fine.Authenticity guaranteed. Please see the images to form your own impression. Lot will be shipped by registered post. Shipment only in EU countries! Customers from non EU countries could pick up the items personally or provide an adress within European Union. 55 Read More

Byzantine Empire - Maurice Tiberius Solidus Gold

Byzantine Empire - Maurice Tiberius Solidus Gold

Maurice Tiberius ADAV Solidus 4,26 g. 21mm. Constantinopolis mint.Obv: DN mAVR TIb PP AV Helmeted,draped and cuirassed bust of Maurice Tiberius facing, holding globus cruciger in the right hand. Rev:VICTORIA AVGG E CONOB Angel standing facing linear staff surmounted by Christogram and globus cruciger.MIB 6, DOC 5b.Lustrous and struck on a very broad flan, perfect condition for the issue. Extremely fineAuthenticity guaranteed. Please see the images to form your own impression. Lot will be shipped by registered post. Read More

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Byzantine Empire - Constans II, . Gold Semissis.

Byzantine Empire - Constans II, . Gold Semissis.

Constans II, . Gold Semissis (2.21 g) minted at Constantinople. Diademed, cuirassed and draped bust right of Constans II. Reverse: Cross potent on globe. D.O. 44; S. 983See images for a proper impression. Read More

Byzantine Empire - Solidus, Tiberius II Constantine

Byzantine Empire - Solidus, Tiberius II Constantine

Tiberius II Constantine (Latin: Flavius Tiberius Constantinus Augustus) great Eastern Roman Emperor from 574 to 582.Gold Solidus. Weight:4.4 gr of goldObverse:d m TIb CONSTANT PP AVG - Crowned and cuirassed bust of Tiberius facing, holding globus cruciger and shield. Reverse: VICTORIA AVGG Officina letter - cross potent set on stepsRef: See DOC 4aSee images for a proper impression.Delivery:UK(FREE) - 2 working days,insured, registered delivery UE(FREE) - 5-10 working days, insured, registered deliveryWorldwide - working days,insured, registered delivery (any duty or additional charges will have to be paid by buyer) Read More

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Byzantine Empire - Manuel I. Comnenus ( AD) -

Byzantine Empire - Manuel I. Comnenus ( AD) -

Click here to view this lot BYZANTINE COINS Manuel I. Comnenus (AD )Nominal / Dated: Lot with 3 Aspron Trachy (Billon respectively bronze)Mint: ConstantinopolisObverse: The Virgin Mary with nimbus and Christ child throning en face/ Blessing Christ with imbus throning en face, partly with starts in fieldReverse: Manuel with labarum and patriarchcrossglobus standing en face/ Manuel with labarum and crossglobus standing en face, crowned by the Virgin Mary, standing next to himWeight / Diameter: 4,76 g - 29 mm / 4,20 g - 28 mm / 3,61 g - 27 mmLiterature: Sear und Condition: Very Fine Click here to visit Catawiki Read More

Byzantine Empire - Justinianus I , golden Solidus

Byzantine Empire - Justinianus I , golden Solidus

Justinianus I , Golden Solidus minted in Constantinople Front: DN IVSTINIANVS PP AVG; helmetted bust with frontal breastplate, with a cross globe in the right hand, shield on the left armReverse: VICTORIA AVGGG S; Frontwards facing standing angel, with long staff with a PT-monogram, corss globe in the left hand. Ref: Sear mm, 4.38 g Light curve on the coin plate, small hole, - probably to be work with the angel on the front. Authenticity guaranteed.Please view the images to form your own impression.Lot will be shipped registered. Read More

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Byzantine Empire - Histamenon - Constantine IX Ducas,

Byzantine Empire - Histamenon - Constantine IX Ducas,

BYZANTINE EMPIRE. Constantine IX Ducas, AD.Gold histamenon, 4.46 g., 29 mm., minted at Constantinople.Obv. Christ enthroned, facing, holding Gospels and raising his hand in benediction.Rev. Bearded bust of the emperor, holding patriarchal cross and globus cruciger.Sear . One of the more rare types.Will be sent by registered and insured mail, lot can also be picked up.[M] Read More

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