★ Konstantinos anthypatos (proconsul) ★

Konstantinos, anthypatos, circa 7th century. Seal (Lead, 24 mm, 14.00 g, 12 h). KⲰN/CTAN/TIN૪ in three lines. Rev. AN/ΘVΠA/TOV in three lines. Schlumberger, Sigillographie p. 438-39, 6. Zacos/Veglery 775. Somewhat rough, otherwise, very fine.

Anthypatos is the Greek translation of the Latin proconsul. In early Byzantine times, this title was retained for officials in charge of the provincial administration. In later times it became a court dignity title.