★ A highly interesting seal of an apparently unknown member of the Basilakes family ★

Eudokimos Basilakes (Armenian Vasilak), 2nd half of 11th-early 12th century. Seal (Lead, 17 mm, 3.55 g, 12 h). ...- MH /TP/IOC Nimbate facing bust of Saint Demetrios, holding a spear over his right shoulder, and resting a shield on his left arm. Rev. CΦPAΓ, / ЄV ΔOKH[M] / RACIΛ[A]/KHN in four lines. Unpublished in the standard references. A highly interesting seal of an apparently unknown member of the Basilakes family. Minor areas of weakness, otherwise, nearly extremely fine.

From a European collection, formed before 2005.