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 Unpublished in the standard references.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.
Price realized | 30 CHF |
Starting price | 25 CHF |