Lot 5860
Georgios, hypatos and logothetes of the herds, 8th century. Seal (Lead, 26 mm, 17.24 g, 12 h). Large cruciform monogram ΘЄOTOKЄ BOHΘЄI; in quadrants, ΓЄ-ⲰP/ΓI-Ⲱ. Rev. +VΠ/ATⲰ S ΛO/ΓOΘЄTH / TⲰN ૪CIO / AΓЄΛ/ⲰN in six lines. Unpublished in the standard references. Very fine.

From a European collection, formed before 2005.

A logothetes, of which there were several in the Byzantine Empire, was a high-ranking government official, equivalent to a minister or secretary of state. The owner of our seal, being logothetes of the herds, was in charge of the horses and mules that were reared in western Asia Minor. These animals were to be deployed in the army and the imperial postal service.
Starting price:
25 CHF
Hammer price:
50 CHF
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Closed
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Closing time: 12-Jul-23, 18:41:30 CEST
All winning bids are subject to a 18.5% buyer's fee.

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