An Armenian chief of the Imperial Guard
Lot 4177
Baanes, patrikios, magistros and komes of the exkoubitou, 8th century. Seal (Lead, 31 mm, 23.65 g, 12 h). Large cruciform monogram ΘЄOTOKЄ BOHΘЄI; in quadrants, TⲰ - Δ૪/ΛⲰ C૪ ("Mother of God, help your servant"). Rev. [RA]A/NH ΠATPI/KIⲰ MAΓICTP/Ⲱ S KOMITH / TOV ЄΞKOV/BITOV in six lines. Cheynet, Istanbul 2.185. Idem, Kofopoulos 2.196. (Correcting earlier editions Berlin II 307, DO Seals III 81.1 and Zacos/Veglery 3212.). A large early Byzantine seal of a high-ranking military official. Good very fine.

From a European collection, formed before 2005.


As komes of the exkoubitou, Baanes - whose name reflects his Armenian origin - served as the chief of the Imperial Guard.
Starting price:
50 CHF
Hammer price:
320 CHF
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Closing time: 08-Jul-25, 17:07:00 CEST
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