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Auction: 25121 - Spink Numismatic e-Circular 40: British and World Coins, Medals and Artefacts - e-Auction
Lot: 1856

Byzantine (c. 500-800), Gold Cross Pendant, pearlescent white cabochon inlaid in centre, cruciform formed as four hollow expanding arms, central disc with inset white/blue cabochon, gusseted suspension loop, 31mm x 23mm, 1.96g [30.25grns], [Spink XRF: 98.76% Gold; 1.24% Copper], (cf. BM 1949,1007.8; AF.355; cf. 'Pendant Cross', The Cleveland Museum of Art, 1948.711; cf. Artemis Fine Arts, 20 March 2025, lot 43; cf. Apollo Art Auctions, 23 February 2025, lot 652), a very fine example of reflected Christian beliefs, a widespread symbol during the Byzantine empire, aside from a few tiny nicks, the pendant remaining in stunning and delicate condition

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£2,400

Starting price
£400