Themis Numismatics

Auction 3  –  31 August 2019

Themis Numismatics, Auction 3

Ancient and Medieval Coins

Sa, 31.08.2019, from 5:00 PM CEST
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Description

Theodosios monk and patriarch of Antioch (1057–after 1059)
Obv: Bust of the prophet Elias with hands upraised. Inscription in two columns: Ο|ΠΡ|Φ-Η Border of dots.
Rev: Inscription of five lines. Border of dots. KERΘ-ΘΕΟΔΟΣΙ-ΨMONAKS- ΠPIAPXI-ΑΝΤΙΟΧ
Translation for revers,; "Lord, help Theodosios monk and patriarch of Antioch."
The owner of this seal was probably Theodosios III Chrysoberges, patriarch from before 30 August 1057 until well after 4 April 1059 (Grumel, “Patriarcat,” 142–44).
Parallel specimens published in Laurent, Corpus 5.2: no. 152, Zacos, Seals II, no. 57a,
and Cheynet, “Sceaux byzantins,” no. 64
8,43 gr. 23mm

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Starting price 40 EUR
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