David Apokapes, 11th century. Seal (Lead, 25 mm, 7.89 g, 12 h). Facing half-length bust of Johannes Prodromos (John the Baptist), nimbate, raising both hands before him. Rev. KЄ R,Θ, / [Δ]AΔ T[O]/N AΠO[K]/AΠ... in four lines. Unpublished in the standard references. An interesting seal of a hitherto unknown member of the Apokapes family. Flatness in the fields, otherwise, very fine.



The Apokapes (Abu K’ab) family was of esteemed Armeno-Georgian descent.