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Nomos 22

22 June 2021
Zunfthaus zur Saffran, Zurich

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Estimate: 1250 CHF
Hammer Price:  1100 CHF
Lot 417

Pherses Tzotzikios anythypatos, patrikios and strategos of Cappadocia, Circa 11th century. Seal or Bulla (Lead, 32 mm, 25.77 g, 11 h), circa 1016, a. (OA) ΓΕ/P/ΓC - (OA)/ΘΕ-Ο/Δ/Ο/Ρ, Half-length nimbate busts of, on the left, a beardless St. George, and, on the right, a bearded St. Theodore; both in military dress, each holding a spear in his right hand and a shield in his left. Rev. +ΦΕRCHC/ ANΘYΠΑΤ,/ (ΠΡΗ)ΚΗΟC &/ CTPATIΓOC/ KAΠΠΑΔΟK'/ Ο ΤzΟΤzΙ in six lines, within plain linear border. DO 4, 43.13. A historical and attractive seal of excellent style. Minor flan fault on the reverse, otherwise, good very fine.



According to Skylitzes, in around 1016 a certain Tzotzikios, son of Theudatos, was the strategos (general) of Dorostolon. As both the names Pherses and Theudatos are of Georgian origin, it is quite plausible that the issuer of this seal is none other than the Tzotzikios mentioned by Skylitzes.

Online bidding closes: 22 Jun 2021, 10:00:00 CEST Current Date & Time: 25 Apr 2024, 22:36:53 CEST Remaining Time: Closed Hammer Price:1100 CHF

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