Eustratios Botaneiates. Patrikios, anthypatos, and strategos of Zebel (Gabala), circa late 10th-mid/late 11th Centuries. PB Seal (30mm, 19.75 g, 12h). VF.Electronic Auction 564 Byzantine, Lead Sold For $ 250. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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Eustratios Botaneiates. Patrikios, anthypatos, and strategos of Zebel (Gabala), circa late 10th-mid/late 11th Centuries. PB Seal (30mm, 19.75 g, 12h). St. Demetrius standing facing, wearing military attire, holding spear and resting hand on shield set on ground to right / + KЄ BΘ/ ЄVCTPATI/ω ΠPIKIω AN/[Θ]VΠATω KAI/ CTPATHΓω/ ZЄBЄΛ(OV) TO/ BOTNIAT. DOCBS 5, 13.1; BLS –; Dumbarton Oaks Byzantine Seals Online BZS.1951.31.5.8734. Gray and earthen patina, somewhat bent, mark. VF. Very rare. A nicely complete example. |