Lot 737: Leo VI, the Wise. 886-912. PB medal.

AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 19 (Auction 323)

Description

Leo VI, the Wise. 886-912. PB medal (30 mm, 19.44 g, 12 h). Nimbate bust of the Virgin facing, holding globus cruciger / + LЄOh/Єh ΘЄO SM/SILЄV R/OMЄOn (sic) in four lines. Cf. SB 1728 for reverse. Heavy toning and encrustations. Very fine.

From the Big Sky Collection.

Leo VI was the first to use a representation of the Virgin on his coinage. The reverse of this unusual medal closely copies the Constantinopolitan folles of Leo VI.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 737
Listing #: 204303
Closed: Friday, March 17, 2017 8:05:20 PM CT
Estimate: $150
Collection: The Big Sky Collection

Sold Winning Bid: $255
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Description

From the Big Sky Collection.

Leo VI was the first to use a representation of the Virgin on his coinage. The reverse of this unusual medal closely copies the Constantinopolitan folles of Leo VI.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 737
Listing #: 204303
Closed: Friday, March 17, 2017 8:05:20 PM CT
Estimate: $150
Collection: The Big Sky Collection