★ An important seal of high historical interest! ★
Byzantine lead seal of David Tepoureles, proto(notarios), in charge of Chrysotriklinon and topoteretes of Ephesos (11th cent.)
Obv.: Bust of saint George, facial, nimbate, holding spear and shield, sigla Ο Α(ΓΙΟC)ΓΕΩ-ΡΓΙΟC (saint George), invocative circular inscription inside double dotted border starting at 12h, + K(ΥΡΙ)Ε ΒΟΗΘΕΙ ΤΩ CΩ ΔΟΥΛΩ (Lord, help your servant).
Rev.: Inscription in 5 lines, starting with a cross and between decorative patterns, + ΔΑ(ΒΙ)ΔΑ'[Ν]/ΕΠΙΤ(ΟΥ)ΧΡ(ΥCΟ)ΤΡΙΚΛ(ΙΝΟΥ)/S´ΤΩΠ(Ο)ΤΗΡ(Η)/Τ(Η)ΕΦΕCΟΥΟ/ΤΕΠΟΥΡΕ/Λ(ΗC) (David Tepoureles, proto(notarios), in charge of Chrysotriklinon and topoteretes of Ephesos), dotted border.
Condition: Very Fine
Weight: 8.17 gr
Diameter: 24 mm
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