Bachramios (Armenian Vahram), hypatos and faithful man of the maistor, 11th century. Seal (Lead, 22 mm, 10.63 g, 12 h). O / Θ/Є-O/ΔⲰ/P, Nimbate facing bust of Saint Theodore, holding a spear over his right shoulder, and resting a shield on his left arm . Rev. BAXP, / VΠTOC Π/TOC ANOC / TⲰ MHC/TOP in four lines. Unpublished in the standard references. A beautiful seal of Armenian aristocrat. Good very fine.



The name Bachramios corresponds to the Armenian name Vahram, which is derived from the Middle Persian Warahrān and means 'victory.' It was particularly popular among the Sassanid rulers, who ruled over Armenia for a long period, which led to the name's popularity within the Armenian aristocracy. Our Bachramios was likely one of the many nobles of Armenian descent who rose through the ranks of the Byzantine administration.