Gregorios, doux, late 11th-early 12th century. Seal (Lead, 29 mm, 17.33 g, 11 h). Θ / ΘЄ/O-Δ/Ⲱ/PO, Nimbate bust of Saint Theodore facing, holding spear over his right shoulder and resting shield on his left arm. Rev. +CON ΓPH/ΓOPION OI/KЄTHN CⲰ / CON ΛOΓЄ TON / Δ૪KA ΛITAIC / MAPTVPOC / ΘЄOΔⲰP' ('O Word [Jesus Christ], save your servant, the doux Gregorios, through the intercessions of the martyr Theodore') in seven lines. Jordanov, Corpus II, 199 = Corpus III, 1875. Wassiliou-Seibt 2216 var. (different legend spacing). Struck on an irregular flan, otherwise, very fine.
From an important collection of Roman and Byzantine seals, tesserae and amulets, formed before 2021.
Price realized | 35 CHF |
Starting price | 25 CHF |