Description: Byzantine lead amulet, 5th - 7th century AD. Frog (?) / Greek cross.

Diameter: PB22 mm

Weight: 3,68 g

Grade: gF/gF

Attribution: cf. Leu Numismatik, Web Auction 16, 3289 & Web Auction 17, 3272

Commentary: rare; patina, some deposits

History: Despite the centuries of Christianity the inhabitants of Byzantine Empire still used amulets firmly rooted in the Graeco-Roman magical tradition.

Article Number: 016-02-01-44636