Leo Nikerites, doux (eleventh/twelfth century)
Obverse
Inscription of three lines, a cross above. Border of thick dots.
σρα
γισλε
οντος
σφραγὶς Λέοντος
Obverse
Inscription of three lines, a cross above. Border of thick dots.
σρα
γισλε
οντος
σφραγὶς Λέοντος
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Border of thick dots.
δου
κοστου
νικερι
του
δουκὸς τοῦ Νικερίτου
Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.1259 |
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Diameter | 22.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 2526. |
Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
σφραγὶς Λέοντος δουκὸς τοῦ Νικερίτου.
Seal of the doux Leo Nikerites.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 2, Siegellegenden von Ny bis inklusive Sphragis (Open in Zotero)
Commentary
Wassiliou-Seibt identifies this Leo Nikerites as the eunuch and general of Alexios Komnenos who held a number of high-ranking positions between 1090 and the early twelfth century. See also PBW : Leon 15008.
The engraver appears to have made an error in the first line of the obverse where the letter Ρ is rendered as Γ.