BYZANTINE GOLD HOLY EMPEROR CONSTANTINE IV BRACTEATE SET 7th century AD A set of four sheet-gold monofacial repoussé bracteates, each with the facing bust of a Byzantine Holy Emperor, probably Constantine IV, Pogonatus (Senior Augustus 15th July 668-10th July 685 AD), in military attire holding spear over his right shoulder; two lateral stitching holes for attachment; edge folded to the reverse. 3.08 grams, 19-20mm (3/4"). Fine condition. [4] Provenance Property of an Essex gentleman; acquired on the London art market in the 1960s.
BYZANTINE GOLD HOLY EMPEROR CONSTANTINE IV BRACTEATE SET 7th century AD A set of four sheet-gold monofacial repoussé bracteates, each with the facing bust of a Byzantine Holy Emperor, probably Constantine IV, Pogonatus (Senior Augustus 15th July 668-10th July 685 AD), in military attire holding spear over his right shoulder; two lateral stitching holes for attachment; edge folded to the reverse. 3.08 grams, 19-20mm (3/4"). Fine condition. [4] Provenance Property of an Essex gentleman; acquired on the London art market in the 1960s.
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