Aposachles Senachereim. Kuropalates, circa 1071-1081. PB Seal (28.5mm, 17.91 g, 12h). Good VF.Electronic Auction 563 Byzantine, Lead Estimate: $ 300 |
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Aposachles Senachereim. Kuropalates, circa 1071-1081. PB Seal (28.5mm, 17.91 g, 12h). Full length figures of Sts. Demetrius and Theodore, both standing on suppedion and raising both hands in adoration to nimbate facing bust of Christ above / • – [•]/ + KЄR Θ/ Tω Cω Δ[(OV)]/ AΠO SAX[ΛH]/ K(OV)PΠAΛ[A]/T (OV) CHN/•XЄRM• in seven lines. W. Seibt, "The sons of Senek'erim Yovhannes, the last king of Vaspurakan," in Revue des études arméniennes 37 (2016-17), pp. 119-133, Fig. 4; Zacos Collection (Spink London 132, 25 May 1999), lot 121. Gray patina. Good VF. Extremely rare. The third known example, the other two of which are in Vienna and ex Zacos Collection (Spink London 132) respectively. An excellent example, superior to the Zacos example and in similar condition to the Vienna specimen. |