Ancient Byzantine Gold Coins
Lot 3228 Session 11 (9.30am Thursday 20th November) Ancient Byzantine Gold Coins
Estimate $150
Bid at live.noble.com.au
SOLD $120
GREEK FANTASY IN GOLD, (2.20 g), obv. lotus with wreath either side, rev. within incuse square eagle or dove to left standing, with letters and symbols around. Good very fine.`
The lotus and eagle together with letters suggest a link to Cyprus. The piece is believed to be a fantasy created in the Middle East.
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