Lot 103: Bishop Stephen of Maiuma of Ascalon. Early 6th century AD. PB Bulla (seal) .

Bishop Stephen of Maiuma of Ascalon.Early 6th century AD. PB Bulla (seal) (24mm - 13.69 g). +CT EΦA NOV / +EΠ ICKO ΠOV. VF, brownish patina. Rare Holy Land seal.

Ex Classical Numismatic Group E-151, lot 281.

The simple inscriptions on this seal place it early in the Byzantine period- 5th-6th century. It was found in the near east, and these two facts make it likely that the seal was made for Stephen of Maiuma (the port of Ascalon, made a separate See in the early 6th century). Stephen is recorded as participating in the synod at Jerusalem in 518.

• Offered By: VAuctions
• Lot #: 103
• Listing #: 201509
• Closed: Thursday, July 28, 2011 8:24:00 PM CT
• Estimate: $150