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$6.00 Shipping Location: Canton, United States Blade Classification: Trilobate. Roman Byzantine | AE Arrowhead. This bronze Roman Byzantine arrowhead is identifiable from its hybrid trilobate/solid ... moredesign andthe shallow grooves which expand to form full blades down the sides of the socket/stem to the base.
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$4.50 Shipping Location: Rego Park, United States Item: i28531 Authentic Ancient Coin of: Greek City of Kyme in Asia Minor Bronze 11mm(1.23 grams) Struck circa 350 B.C. Reference: Sear 4186; B.M.C. 17.106.20 ... moreEagle standing right. Wings closed. K- Y on either side of one-handled vase. By far the most important of the Aiolian coastal cities. Kyme was situated southwest of Myrina. For much of its history it was dominated by great powers- Persia, Athens, the Hellenistic Kingdoms and, finally, Rome. You are bidding on the exact item pictured. Provided with a Certificate of Authenticity and Lifetime Guarantee of Authenticity. Cyme(or Kymi. Also: Phriconis. Modern Namurt) was an ancient Greek city in Aeolis( Asia Minor) close to the kingdom of Lydia. The Aeolians regarded Cyme as the largest and most important of their twelve cities. Which were located on the coastline of Asia Minor(modern day Turkey) As a result of their direct access to the sea. Unlike most non-landlocked settlements of the ancient world, trade is believed to have prospered. In his Histories. Herodotus makes reference to Cyme(or Phriconis) as being one of the cities in which the rebel Lydian governor Pactyes sought refuge. Following his attempted rebellion against the Persian King Cyrus the Great: 1] Pactyes. When he learnt that an army was already on his tracks and near, took fright and fled to Cyme, and Mazares the Mede marched to Sardis with a detachment of Cyrus' troops. Finding Pactyes and his supporters and his supporters gone. The first thing he did was to compel the Lydians to carry out Cyrus' orders— as a result of which they altered from that moment their whole way of life; he then sent a demand to Cyme that Pactyes should be surrendered, and the men of the town decided to consult the oracle at Branchidae as to whether they should obey…The messengers returned home to report. And the citizens of Cyme were prepared in consequence to give up the wanted man. Location Both the author of the'life of Homer' and Strabo the ancient geographer. Locate Cyme north of the Hermus riv
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$4.50 Shipping Location: Rego Park, United States (Strabo: 622) Archaeological finds such as coins give reference also to a river, believed to be that of the Hyllus . The Ionians arrived in Hellas around ... more1600 and mixed with the original inhabitants while the Dorians arrived 500 years later and enslaved them, without learning anything from their culture.
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FORVM Byzantine Cruciform Tip Brass Belt Strap End 9.0 X 2.0 cm 1000 AD
Byzantine. Brass Belt Strap End, c. 1000 A.D. Antiquities authenticated and attributed by Alex G. Malloy. AS50291. references: Belt strap end. Cruciform ornament at tip, ornamented with incised lines, 9.0 X 2.0 cm; estimated value: $69, GUARANTEE Guaranteed Delivery- We guarantee delivery or we will offer a refund. Replacement or store credit. Authenticity Guaranteed For Eternity- Any item deemed a forgery may be returned anytime forever for a refund of the purchase price. If any coin purchased from Forum is deemed a forgery by the ACCS. IGC, NGC or PCGS, we will pay the authentication fee plus a refund. SHIPPING OPTIONS COMBINED SHIPPING AT THE SINGLE ITEM SHIPPING RATE FOR AUCTIONS WON WITHIN 3 DAYS. Please note combined shipping is STRICTLY limited to auctions won within 3 days. Please consider the benefits of tracking provided by express ... moremail. Some options are not available for all items or to all locations(for example. Global Express may not be available for books and Global Priority is not available to Italy) U.S. Shipping Options: 1st Class Mail(ONLY FOR COINS(ANY NUMBER) ONLY FOR ORDERS UNDER $200) $3 Priority Mail(ONLY FOR ORDERS UNDER $200) $9 Registered Mail(slow. Normally 2- 3 weeks) $18 Express Mail- $21 Federal Express- $35 International Shipping Options: International 1st Class Mail(ONLY FOR COINS(ANY NUMBER) ONLY FOR ORDERS UNDER $200) $5 Global Priority Mail(ONLY FOR ORDERS UNDER $200) $20 International Registered Mail(slow. Normally 2- 6 weeks) $20 Global Express Mail- $45 Federal Express- $68 PAYMENT OPTIONS If you are the winning bidder. You will receive an email from FORVM with a checkout link and payment instructions. We prefer that winning bidders checkout and make payment using the email link. We accept PayPal, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, Checks. Lay-away and reserve are not available for our eBay sales. LIMITS AND EXCEPTIONS Returned items must be in the same condition as when purchased. Uncleaned coins must still be uncleaned. Encapsul
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FORVM Byzantine Bronze Strap Ornament 6th c. AD Horse Finials Choice Nice Patina
Byzantine. Bronze Strap Ornament, 6th Century A.D. Antiquities authenticated and attributed by Alex G. Malloy. AS50124. references: Bronze strap ornament. Dual horse head finials, 3.4 x 2.2 cm; condition: Choice, nice patina, estimated value: $155, GUARANTEE Guaranteed Delivery- We guarantee delivery or we will offer a refund. Replacement or store credit. Authenticity Guaranteed For Eternity- Any item deemed a forgery may be returned anytime forever for a refund of the purchase price. If any coin purchased from Forum is deemed a forgery by the ACCS. IGC, NGC or PCGS, we will pay the authentication fee plus a refund. SHIPPING OPTIONS COMBINED SHIPPING AT THE SINGLE ITEM SHIPPING RATE FOR AUCTIONS WON WITHIN 3 DAYS. Please note combined shipping is STRICTLY limited to auctions won within 3 days. Please consider the benefits of tracking provided ... moreby express mail. Some options are not available for all items or to all locations(for example. Global Express may not be available for books and Global Priority is not available to Italy) U.S. Shipping Options: 1st Class Mail(ONLY FOR COINS(ANY NUMBER) ONLY FOR ORDERS UNDER $200) $3 Priority Mail(ONLY FOR ORDERS UNDER $200) $9 Registered Mail(slow. Normally 2- 3 weeks) $18 Express Mail- $21 Federal Express- $35 International Shipping Options: International 1st Class Mail(ONLY FOR COINS(ANY NUMBER) ONLY FOR ORDERS UNDER $200) $5 Global Priority Mail(ONLY FOR ORDERS UNDER $200) $20 International Registered Mail(slow. Normally 2- 6 weeks) $20 Global Express Mail- $45 Federal Express- $68 PAYMENT OPTIONS If you are the winning bidder. You will receive an email from FORVM with a checkout link and payment instructions. We prefer that winning bidders checkout and make payment using the email link. We accept PayPal, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, Checks. Lay-away and reserve are not available for our eBay sales. LIMITS AND EXCEPTIONS Returned items must be in the same condition as when purchased. Uncleaned coins must still be unclean
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FORVM Byzantine Bronze Belt Buckle 6th Century AD 53mm Nice Patina
Byzantine. Bronze Belt Buckle, 6th Century A.D. Antiquities authenticated and attributed by Alex G. Malloy. AS50147. references: Bronze belt buckle. Strap end, ornamented, 5.3 x 2.8 cm; condition: nice patina, estimated value: $63, GUARANTEE Guaranteed Delivery- We guarantee delivery or we will offer a refund. Replacement or store credit. Authenticity Guaranteed For Eternity- Any item deemed a forgery may be returned anytime forever for a refund of the purchase price. If any coin purchased from Forum is deemed a forgery by the ACCS. IGC, NGC or PCGS, we will pay the authentication fee plus a refund. SHIPPING OPTIONS COMBINED SHIPPING AT THE SINGLE ITEM SHIPPING RATE FOR AUCTIONS WON WITHIN 3 DAYS. Please note combined shipping is STRICTLY limited to auctions won within 3 days. Please consider the benefits of tracking provided by express mail. ... moreSome options are not available for all items or to all locations(for example. Global Express may not be available for books and Global Priority is not available to Italy) U.S. Shipping Options: 1st Class Mail(ONLY FOR COINS(ANY NUMBER) ONLY FOR ORDERS UNDER $200) $3 Priority Mail(ONLY FOR ORDERS UNDER $200) $9 Registered Mail(slow. Normally 2- 3 weeks) $18 Express Mail- $21 Federal Express- $35 International Shipping Options: International 1st Class Mail(ONLY FOR COINS(ANY NUMBER) ONLY FOR ORDERS UNDER $200) $5 Global Priority Mail(ONLY FOR ORDERS UNDER $200) $20 International Registered Mail(slow. Normally 2- 6 weeks) $20 Global Express Mail- $45 Federal Express- $68 PAYMENT OPTIONS If you are the winning bidder. You will receive an email from FORVM with a checkout link and payment instructions. We prefer that winning bidders checkout and make payment using the email link. We accept PayPal, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, Checks. Lay-away and reserve are not available for our eBay sales. LIMITS AND EXCEPTIONS Returned items must be in the same condition as when purchased. Uncleaned coins must still be uncleaned. Encapsulated
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FORVM Byzantine Bronze Bilobate Arrowhead 5th - 6th Century AD
Byzantine. Bronze Arrowhead, 5th- 6th Century A.D. Antiquities authenticated and attributed by Alex G. Malloy. From the collection of Alex G. Malloy. Former dealer in antiquities for 40 years. AA36858. references: Bronze arrowhead; 26 mm long; bilobate. Central ridge, socket; $75, GUARANTEE Guaranteed Delivery- We guarantee delivery or we will offer a refund. Replacement or store credit. Authenticity Guaranteed For Eternity- Any item deemed a forgery may be returned anytime forever for a refund of the purchase price. If any coin purchased from Forum is deemed a forgery by the ACCS. IGC, NGC or PCGS, we will pay the authentication fee plus a refund. SHIPPING OPTIONS COMBINED SHIPPING AT THE SINGLE ITEM SHIPPING RATE FOR AUCTIONS WON WITHIN 3 DAYS. Please note combined shipping is STRICTLY limited to auctions won within 3 days. Please consider ... morethe benefits of tracking provided by express mail. Some options are not available for all items or to all locations(for example. Global Express may not be available for books and Global Priority is not available to Italy) U.S. Shipping Options: 1st Class Mail(ONLY FOR COINS(ANY NUMBER) ONLY FOR ORDERS UNDER $200) $3 Priority Mail(ONLY FOR ORDERS UNDER $200) $9 Registered Mail(slow. Normally 2- 3 weeks) $18 Express Mail- $21 Federal Express- $35 International Shipping Options: International 1st Class Mail(ONLY FOR COINS(ANY NUMBER) ONLY FOR ORDERS UNDER $200) $5 Global Priority Mail(ONLY FOR ORDERS UNDER $200) $20 International Registered Mail(slow. Normally 2- 6 weeks) $20 Global Express Mail- $45 Federal Express- $68 PAYMENT OPTIONS If you are the winning bidder. You will receive an email from FORVM with a checkout link and payment instructions. We prefer that winning bidders checkout and make payment using the email link. We accept PayPal, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, Checks. Lay-away and reserve are not available for our eBay sales. LIMITS AND EXCEPTIONS Returned items must be in the same condition as when purchased. Unc
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FORVM Byzantine Justinian I Follis Carthage mint 534-539 AD Very Fine SCARCE!!!
Byzantine Empire. Justinian I, 4 April 527- 14 November 565 A.D. Joint rule with Justin I(his uncle) 4 April- 1 August 527 A.D. Justinian I served his uncle. Emperor Justin I, throughout his reign formulating most imperial policy. Recognizing his brilliance, he was rapidly promoted and in the final months of Justin's reign he was made co-emperor. Justinian's sole rule began on 1 August 527 and lasted almost four decades during which he re-conquered much of the empire lost during the preceding century, including North Africa, Italy, and parts of Spain. He is well known for his codification of the legal system. His grand scale building program included St Sophia, which still stands as the centerpiece of modern Istanbul. Unfortunately his ambitious efforts strained the empire's resources and depleted the treasure built by Anastasius. ... moreMost of the territory he gained was lost shortly after his death. In 534. Gelimer surrendered to the Byzantine general Belisarius. The Vandal Kingdom of North Africa came to an end and the provinces were returned to Roman(Byzantine) rule. Belisarius would move on to retake Sicily in 535 and then, on 9 December 536, enter the city of Rome. SH57473. Bronze follis. References: DOC I 283, Hahn MIB 185c, Wroth BMC 372- 275, Tolstoi 297, Ratto 702, Morrisson BN 1- 3, SBCV 257; condition: VF, mint: Carthage. Weight: 15.052g, maximum diameter: 27.5mm, die axis: 30 o. Date struck: 534- 539 A.D. obverse D N IVSTINIANVS PP AG, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right; reverse, large M, cross above, star left, cross right, KART in ex; scarce. $437, GUARANTEE Guaranteed Delivery- We guarantee delivery or we will offer a refund. Replacement or store credit. Authenticity Guaranteed For Eternity- Any item deemed a forgery may be returned anytime forever for a refund of the purchase price. If any coin purchased from Forum is deemed a forgery by the ACCS. IGC, NGC or PCGS, we will pay the authentication fee plus a refund. SHIPPING OPTIONS COMBINED SHIPPING AT THE SINGLE ITEM SHIPPING RAT
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FORVM Byzantine Michael II and Theophilus Follis Constantinople mint SCARCE VF
Byzantine Empire. Michael II and Theophilus, 12 May 821- 2 October 829 A.D. Joint rule with Theophilus(his son) From 12 May 821(or 1 June 822) Michael II started his career as a humble soldier. Leo V's assasination while trying to impose iconoclasm probably taught Michael a lesson. As he choose to remain religiously neutral. With Bulgarian help he defeated the usurper Thomas, who along his Arab allies even besieged Constantinople for one year. After the rebellion was crushed, the Arabs still however occupied Crete and initiated the invasion of Sicily. Theophilus appears to have a short. Somewhat pointed, beard. Dumbarton oaks identifies this bearded variation as a different type unlisted in Wroth, Tolstoi and Ratto. BZ58969. Bronze follis. References: DOC III, part 1, 11; Sommer 30.4; SBCV 1642; cf. Wroth BMC 6; Morrisson BN 1; Tolstoi ... more22; Ratto 1812; condition: VF, some corrosion, mint: Constantinople, weight: 5.368g, maximum diameter: 26.7mm, die axis: 180 o. Date struck: 12 May 821- 2 Oct 829; obverse MIHAXL S ΘEOFILOS, facing crowned busts of Michael II, wearing chlamys and Theophilus, wearing loros, both bearded, cross between their heads; reverse, large M, XXX left, NNN right, cross above, Θ below; scarce. $103, GUARANTEE Guaranteed Delivery- We guarantee delivery or we will offer a refund. Replacement or store credit. Authenticity Guaranteed For Eternity- Any item deemed a forgery may be returned anytime forever for a refund of the purchase price. If any coin purchased from Forum is deemed a forgery by the ACCS. IGC, NGC or PCGS, we will pay the authentication fee plus a refund. SHIPPING OPTIONS COMBINED SHIPPING AT THE SINGLE ITEM SHIPPING RATE FOR AUCTIONS WON WITHIN 3 DAYS. Please note combined shipping is STRICTLY limited to auctions won within 3 days. Please consider the benefits of tracking provided by express mail. Some options are not available for all items or to all locations(for example. Global Express may not be available for books and Global Priority is not available to Italy) U.S
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FORVM Byzantine Constans II Follis Constantinople Mint Very Fine Overstruck
Byzantine Empire. Constans II, September 641- 15 July 668 A.D. Joint rule with Heraclonas(his uncle) September- October 641 A.D. Constantine IV(his son) 13 April 654- 15 July 668 A.D. and Constantine IV, Heraclius and Tiberius(his sons) 2 June 659- 15 July 668 A.D. The son of Heraclius Constantine. Constans II was made co-emperor by his uncle, Emperor Heraclonas. Shortly after Constans elevation, the unpopular Heraclonas was deposed, mutilated and banished. During the reign of Constans II, Egypt was lost and would never again be part of the empire. Towards the end of his reign he moved his capital to Syracuse, Sicily. Due to this unpopular move and his tyrannical behavior, he was assassinated in 668 and the capital was returned to Constantinople. He was succeeded by his sons, with Constantine IV assuming the role as senior emperor. This type. ... moreIssued only in a single year, is attributed to Heraclonas by Grierson in the Dumbarton Oaks catalog and by Morrisson in the Catalogue des Bibliotheque National. BB58136. Bronze follis. References: Wroth BMC 97; Tolstoi 130; DOC II, part 2, 5c(Heraclonas) SBCV 1004; Morrisson BN- Ratto- condition: VF, overstruck, mint: 3rd officina, Constantinople, weight: 4.935g, maximum diameter: 23.2mm, die axis: 180 o. Date struck: 643- 644 A.D. obverse InPER COnST, facing bust, beardless, wearing crown and chlamys, globus cruciger in right; reverse, large M, A/N/A left, III(year 3) right, Γ(3rd officina) below, ΝΕΟς in ex; $22, GUARANTEE Guaranteed Delivery- We guarantee delivery or we will offer a refund. Replacement or store credit. Authenticity Guaranteed For Eternity- Any item deemed a forgery may be returned anytime forever for a refund of the purchase price. If any coin purchased from Forum is deemed a forgery by the ACCS. IGC, NGC or PCGS, we will pay the authentication fee plus a refund. SHIPPING OPTIONS COMBINED SHIPPING AT THE SINGLE ITEM SHIPPING RATE FOR AUCTIONS WON WITHIN 3 DAYS. Please note combined shipping is STRICTLY limited to auctions won wi
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FORVM Byzantine Empire Lead Bulla Seal 10th-11th Century w/ Saint George 23.1mm
Byzantine Empire. Lead Bulla Seal, c. 10th- 11th 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 ... moretheir destination. A Bulla(plural. Bullae) is a lump of clay or lead molded around a cord and stamped with a seal that identifies the sender. With a bulla in place a container cannot be violated without visible damage to either the bulla or the cord, thereby ensuring the contents remain tamper-proof until they reach their destination. BB53362. Lead bulla(tag seal) Weight: 5.503g, maximum diameter: 23.1mm, obverse bust of saint(St. George) facing, holding spear and shield; reverse, Greek inscription; additional comments: ex Alex G. Malloy; $14, Forum Ancient Coins' Buy it Now eBay listings are priced to sell. We do NOT discount or consider offers for our FIXED PRICE eBay listings. GUARANTEE Guaranteed Delivery- We guarantee delivery. If your order is not delivered we will refund. Authenticity Guaranteed For Eternity- Any item deemed a forgery may be returned anytime forever for a refund of the purchase price. If any coin purchased from Forum is deemed a forgery by the ACCS. IGC, NGC or PCGS, we will pay the authentication fee plus a refund. SHIPPING OPTIONS COMBINED SHIPPING AT THE SINGLE ITEM SHIPPING RATE FOR AUCTIONS WON WITHIN 3 DAYS. Please note combined shippi
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FORVM Byzantine Empire Lead Bulla Seal 11th Century AD 25.5mm
Byzantine Empire. Lead Bulla Seal, c. 11th 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 ... moredestination. A Bulla(plural. Bullae) is a lump of clay or lead molded around a cord and stamped with a seal that identifies the sender. With a bulla in place a container cannot be violated without visible damage to either the bulla or the cord, thereby ensuring the contents remain tamper-proof until they reach their destination. BB53372. Lead bulla(tag seal) Weight: 9.766g, maximum diameter: 25.5mm, obverse Greek inscription; reverse, Greek inscription; additional comments: ex Alex G. Malloy; $16, Forum Ancient Coins' Buy it Now eBay listings are priced to sell. We do NOT discount or consider offers for our FIXED PRICE eBay listings. GUARANTEE Guaranteed Delivery- We guarantee delivery. If your order is not delivered we will refund. Authenticity Guaranteed For Eternity- Any item deemed a forgery may be returned anytime forever for a refund of the purchase price. If any coin purchased from Forum is deemed a forgery by the ACCS. IGC, NGC or PCGS, we will pay the authentication fee plus a refund. SHIPPING OPTIONS COMBINED SHIPPING AT THE SINGLE ITEM SHIPPING RATE FOR AUCTIONS WON WITHIN 3 DAYS. Please note combined shipping is STRICTLY limited to auctions won within 3 d
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FORVM Byzantine Empire Lead Bulla Seal - Unused Blank - 26.6mm
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 ... moretheir 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 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. BB53469. Lead bulla(tag seal) Weight: 11.364g, maximum diameter: 26.6mm, additional comments: ex Alex G. Malloy; $10, Forum Ancient Coins' Buy it Now eBay listings are priced to sell. We do NOT discount or consider offers for our FIXED PRICE eBay listings. GUARANTEE Guaranteed Delivery- We guarantee delivery. If your order is not delivered we will ref
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FORVM Byzantine Bronze Trilobate Arrowhead 7th-10th Cent. AD w/ Sharp Barbs
Byzantine. Bronze Arrowhead, 7th- 10th Century A.D. Antiquities authenticated and attributed by Alex G. Malloy. From the collection of Alex G. Malloy. Former dealer in antiquities for 40 years. AA36853. Bronze arrowhead; 30 mm long; trilobate. With flat sides and sharp barbs, short socket; $92, Forum Ancient Coins' Buy it Now eBay listings are priced to sell. We do NOT discount or consider offers for our FIXED PRICE eBay listings. GUARANTEE Guaranteed Delivery- We guarantee delivery. If your order is not delivered we will refund. Authenticity Guaranteed For Eternity- Any item deemed a forgery may be returned anytime forever for a refund of the purchase price. If any coin purchased from Forum is deemed a forgery by the ACCS. IGC, NGC or PCGS, we will pay the authentication fee plus a refund. SHIPPING OPTIONS COMBINED SHIPPING AT THE SINGLE ... moreITEM SHIPPING RATE FOR AUCTIONS WON WITHIN 3 DAYS. Please note combined shipping is STRICTLY limited to auctions won within 3 days. Some options are not available for all items or to all locations. First Class Mail and International Airmail can only be used on envelopes. We cannot ship fragile items or items too large to fit in an envelope by First Class Mail or International Airmail. Express mail may not be available or an additional charge may be necessary for heavy book orders. U.S. Shipping Options: 1st Class Mail(Coins Only) $3 Priority Mail- $9 Express Mail- $21 International Shipping Options: International 1st Class Mail(Coins Only. Orders Under $200) $5 Global Priority Mail(Orders Under $200) $20 International Registered Mail(slow. Normally 2- 6 weeks) $20 Global Express Mail- $45. Heavy multiple book orders and orders for large fragile antiquities may require additional shipping to some locations. LIMITS AND EXCEPTIONS Returned items must be in the same condition as when purchased. Uncleaned coins must still be uncleaned. Encapsulated coin holders must still be sealed. Coins purchased as a group for one price may be returned only as an entire group
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FORVM Byzantine Seal Cruciform Monogram Invocation of the Virgin "God-bearer"
Byzantine Empire. Lead Bulla Seal, c. 8th- 9th 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 ... moretheir destination. A Bulla(plural. Bullae) is a lump of clay or lead molded around a cord and stamped with a seal that identifies the sender. With a bulla in place a container cannot be violated without visible damage to either the bulla or the cord, thereby ensuring the contents remain tamper-proof until they reach their destination. BB53487. Lead bulla(tag seal) References: cf. Zacos 1979- 1983; weight: 11.245g, maximum diameter: 26.4mm, obverse ΘΕΟΤΟΚΕ ΒΟΗΘΕΙ in cruciform monogram(invocation of the Virgin'God-bearer' in the angles, TW- CW/ ∆OV- ΛW in quarters; reverse, Greek inscription; additional comments: ex Alex G. Malloy; $28, Forum Ancient Coins' Buy it Now eBay listings are priced to sell. We do NOT discount or consider offers for our FIXED PRICE eBay listings. GUARANTEE Guaranteed Delivery- We guarantee delivery. If your order is not delivered we will refund. Authenticity Guaranteed For Eternity- Any item deemed a forgery may be returned anytime forever for a refund of the purchase price. If any coin purchased from Forum is deemed a forgery by the ACCS. IGC, NGC or PCGS, we will pay the authentication fee plus a refund. SHIPPING OPTIONS COMBINED SHIPP
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FORVM Byzantine Bone Furniture Fitting c. 4th-8th Century AD
Byzantine. Bone or Ivory Furniture Fitting, c. 4th- 8th Century A.D. Antiquities authenticated and attributed by Alex G. Malloy. AS61822. Byzantine. Furniture fitting, 2.75 inches; from a New Jersey collection; date struck: c. 4th- 8th century A.D. $57, Forum Ancient Coins' Buy it Now eBay listings are priced to sell. We do NOT discount or consider offers for our FIXED PRICE eBay listings. GUARANTEE Guaranteed Delivery- We guarantee delivery. If your order is not delivered we will refund. Authenticity Guaranteed For Eternity- Any item deemed a forgery may be returned anytime forever for a refund of the purchase price. If any coin purchased from Forum is deemed a forgery by the ACCS. IGC, NGC or PCGS, we will pay the authentication fee plus a refund. SHIPPING OPTIONS COMBINED SHIPPING AT THE SINGLE ITEM SHIPPING RATE FOR AUCTIONS WON WITHIN ... more3 DAYS. Please note combined shipping is STRICTLY limited to auctions won within 3 days. Some options are not available for all items or to all locations. First Class Mail and International Airmail can only be used on envelopes. We cannot ship fragile items or items too large to fit in an envelope by First Class Mail or International Airmail. Express mail may not be available or an additional charge may be necessary for heavy book orders. U.S. Shipping Options: 1st Class Mail(Coins Only) $3 Priority Mail- $9 Express Mail- $21 International Shipping Options: International 1st Class Mail(Coins Only. Orders Under $200) $5 Global Priority Mail(Orders Under $200) $20 International Registered Mail(slow. Normally 2- 6 weeks) $20 Global Express Mail- $45. Heavy multiple book orders and orders for large fragile antiquities may require additional shipping to some locations. LIMITS AND EXCEPTIONS Returned items must be in the same condition as when purchased. Uncleaned coins must still be uncleaned. Encapsulated coin holders must still be sealed. Coins purchased as a group for one price may be returned only as an entire group. Shipping charges are not refunded for
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