September Spectacular
Sat, Sep 17, 2022 01:00PM EDT
Lot 156
Byzantine Coin, Sterling & Shagreen Bracelet
Estimate: $300 - $500
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $30,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Shagreen (shark skin) bracelet with sterling silver portions, and a centrally set Byzantine bronze coin. The coin depicts Jesus Christ, and was struck in the High Middle Ages, between 900 - 1100 A.D. Set around the coin are cultured pearls and a round cut ruby or pink topaz (about 4 mm across). Will fit approximately 6 1/2" wrist. Total weight: 3.83 OZT. Good condition overall, coin is well worn, only partially readable. Bracelet has expected wear / patina. Keywords: fancy, jewelry, precious, medieval, Eastern Roman Empire, Constantinople, Christian, icon
