Concordia Numismatic

Auction 15  –  27 April 2024

Concordia Numismatic, Auction 15

Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Medieval and Islamic Coins, Antiquities

Sa, 27.04.2024, from 4:00 PM CEST
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Description

PB Byzantine lead seal of Niketas proedros and pinkernes (AD 11th century)
Obv: Inscription of four lines, a cross above: [Κ(ύρι)ε] β(οή)θ(ει) [τῷ σ]ῷ δού[λῳ Νι]κή[τᾳ]. Border of dots.
Rev: Inscription of four lines, a cross above: προέδρῳ κ[αὶ] οἰν[οχόῳ]. Border of dots.
Translation: Lord, help your servant Niketas, proedros and cup-bearer.
Parallel specimen, Doaks, BZS.1958.106.896.
The term οἰνοχόος (synonym for πιγκέρνης) functioned as the emperor's cup-bearer.
Weight: 4.13 g. Diameter: 20.08 mm.

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