Leon Kouloukes, 2nd half of 11th century. Seal (Lead, 26 mm, 10.17 g, 12 h). Θ / N/I... Nimbate facing bust of Saint Nicholas, raising his right hand in benediction and holding a book of Gospels in his left hand. Rev. +CΦPA/Γ, CΦPAΓI/[Z]ON ΛEON/T, T૪ K૪Λ/KA ("The seal impression that is sealing [the documents] of Leon Kouloukes") in five lines. Stavrakos 132. Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Corpus II p. 332. Some breakage and striking weakness, otherwise, very fine.
From an important collection of Roman and Byzantine seals, tesserae and amulets, formed before 2021.
Price realized | 55 CHF |
Starting price | 25 CHF |