William (Gèlèelmos), magistros, strategos of Seleukia and man of the emperor, circa 1068-1085. Seal (Lead, 21 mm, 8.81 g, 12 h). Θ / Γ/[Є]-Ⲱ/P/Γ, Saint George, standing facing, nimbate, holding spear in his right hand, and resting left hand on a shield.
Rev. +KЄ R,Θ, / ΓHΛHЄΛMⲰ / MAΓICTP, CTPA/TIΓ, CЄΛЄVK, S / ANⲰ T૪ RACIΛ, / HMⲰ[N TOV] / AΓ, in six lines ("Lord, help William, magistros, strategos of Seleukia and man of our holy emperor") in seven lines. Seibt/Zarnitz 2.3.2. Cleaning scratches
, otherwise, very fine.
From a European collection, formed before 2005.
Gèlèelmos is the Greek form of the Western name, William/Wilhelm/Guillaume. His special title as 'man of our holy emperor' emphasizes a personal relationship of service and loyalty to the throne.