Andronikos. Metretes of the imperial household of the Myrelaion, 11th century. PB Seal (23mm, 5.81 g, 12h).Electronic Auction 468 Byzantine, Lead Sold For $ 250. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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Andronikos. Metretes of the imperial household of the Myrelaion, 11th century. PB Seal (23mm, 5.81 g, 12h). Facing bust of the Theotokos, orans, holding medallion containing Holy Infant; MP ΘV, macron above each, across fields / + ΘКЄ (macron above) RΘ´/ANΔPONK´/MЄTPHTH/T(OY) R´ OIK(OY)/[T](OY) MVPЄ/ΛAI(OY). Cf. DOCBS V 46. Brown patina. VF. |