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216, Lot: 549. Estimate $100.
Sold for $430. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

BYZANTINE. Theodore Roupen. Protonobelissimos, 12th century. PB Seal (25mm, 10.43 g, 12h). [O] ΓE/ωP/ΓI/O/C down left field, [O ΘE/ω/ΔO]/P/O/C down right, Sts. George and Theodore standing facing, each holding spear and shield / M[...]K[...]/ MAPTHPO[N]/ ΘEODωP, ‘A/NωREΛHCI /MO Tω: P(OV)/ΠENH. BLS I-; BLS II -; DOC -; cf. Zacos Sale, Spink 132, lot 131 (for seal of Leo Roupen, protonobelissimos) and accompanying note. VF.


From the D. Alighieri Collection.

Protonobelissimos is an honorary title meaning “most noble.” The Roupens were the ruling dynasty of Cilician Armenia and this Theodore may be a descendant of them, as reflected by the title.