Leu Numismatik

Web Auction 32  –  7 - 10 December 2024

Leu Numismatik, Web Auction 32

Ancient, Medieval and Modern Coins, including the Collections of Hendrik Hort...

Part 1: Sa, 07.12.2024, from 12:00 PM CET
Part 2: Su, 08.12.2024, from 12:00 PM CET
Part 3: Mo, 09.12.2024, from 12:00 PM CET
Part 4: Tu, 10.12.2024, from 12:00 PM CET
The auction is closed.

Description

Niketas, imperial spatharokoubikoularios, 10th century. Seal (Lead, 22 mm, 4.30 g, 12 h). Cruciform monogram KVPIЄ ROHΘЄI; in quadrants, TⲰ - CⲰ / Δ૪-ΛⲰ (“Lord, help your servant”). Rev. +NIKI/T, R’CΠA/ΘAP,K૪/RIK૪Λ' in four lines, decorations above and below. Unpublished in the standard references. Good very fine.

From a European collection, formed before 2005.

From his court dignity, we can deduce that Niketas was a eunuch.

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Price realized 30 CHF
Starting price 25 CHF
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