Theodoros, primikerios, imperial protospatharios and koitonites, 10th century. Seal (Lead, 28 mm, 11.61 g, 12 h). Cruciform monogram of ΘЄOΔⲰPⲰ with decorations in the quadrants; around, traces of a circular invocational legend. Rev. +ΠPIMI/[K]HPIⲰ R,[A,/C]ΠAΘAPIⲰ / [K]AI KOIT[Ⲱ]/NITH in five lines; above and below, decorations. Cheynet, Kofopoulos 4.17. Areas of weakness, otherwise, good very fine.
From a European collection, formed before 2005.
The titles of Theodoros indicate that he was a eunuch. As koitonites, he served in the private quarters (koiton) in the imperial palace.
Price realized | 70 CHF |
Starting price | 50 CHF |