Lot n° 314
Estimation :
80 - 100
EUR
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Result
: 60EUR
Circular seal in green patina bronze, with three bezels arou - Lot 314
Circular seal in green patina bronze, with three bezels around the edge, intaglio engraved with a knight with a pair of tights seen on his right side, wearing a crown, a shield with three fleurs-de-lis and a spear with a pennant, the horse's cover sown with lilies, encircled by the Latin inscription "S. Commune Civium Biterrensium". A wax impression with this seal of the city of Béziers is known from a document dating from 1303. An impression with the horseman on the left is preserved in the Lázaro Galdiano Museum, inv. 00498. From an original circa 1303, later cast. D. 7.5 cm. Expert | Maxime Charron
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