Strange lead imitation of solidus

[Byzantofil]

Strange lead imitation of solidus

An interesting thing caught my eye recently. The seller stated this as a "lead seal," but this statement is questionable to me. In the lead flan there is no characteristic channel for threading the cord, but at the same time, two holes were punched. Judging by the characteristic oxides, the object, however, does not resemble modern fantasy.

The lead flan is badly dented, but the obverse still visible the image of an angel with a cross, which is characteristic of a late roman or the early byzantine solidus. The legend reads well: VICTORIA AVCCC

The reverse is generally very poorly preserved. Only a fragment of the image is visible, which does not allow me to identify the original used for imitation. If you have any version of what could have been depicted on the obverse — please speak up yours opinions.

[Byzantofil]

After careful examination, it turned out that the obverse preserved traces of the image of the emperor with a spear, wearing cuirass and a helmet.  Thus, this is not a seal at all, but a lead imitation or proof mint from the Anastasius or early Justin I golden solidus dies.