Konstantinos Dokeianos, protoproedros and strategos of Armeniakon

Konstantinos Dokeianos, protoproedros and strategos of Armeniakon

Reference Description

Konstantinos Dokeianos, protoproedros and strategos of Armeniakon, late 11th century
Seal (Lead, 31 mm, 21.61 g, 12 h)
Obv. ...-Δ/Ⲱ/P
Saint Theodore, nimbate, standing facing, holding a spear in his right hand and resting his left on shield.
Rev. +KЄ R,Θ, / KⲰN ΠPOTO/ΠPOЄΔPON S / CTPATHΓ, T’ / APMЄNIA[K’] / TON ΔOK[ЄI]/AN, in seven lines.

Unpublished in the standard references. An impressive seal of a high-ranking Byzantine general. Somewhat rough and with minor edge chipping, otherwise, good fine.

Provenance

Leu Numismatik Web Lot 3579

Files

Leu Web 25 Lot 3569.jpg

Collection

Citation

“Konstantinos Dokeianos, protoproedros and strategos of Armeniakon,” Armenian Numismatic Research Organization, accessed May 5, 2024, http://armnumres.org/items/show/1361.