Lot 142: An Ancient Bronze or Copper Alloy Coin with Chi-Rho Monogram

A circular, dark metallic object, likely a coin or medallion, possibly bronze or copper alloy, exhibiting heavy, dark patination. One side clearly features a deeply incised Chi-Rho symbol (☧), an early Christian monogram for Christ. The opposing side presents an extremely worn and indistinct relief, appearing to be a double bust or two confronting figures, with almost all fine details obliterated. The presence of the Chi-Rho monogram and the general form suggest a possible attribution as a Byzantine Follis or similar early Christian coinage, aligning with examples such as a Byzantine Follis Pentanummium coin.