Basil, endoxotatos proedros (tenth century)
Obverse
Inscription of three lines, crosses of dots above and below. Border of dots.
ke̅o
ηθ
σηλ
Κύριε βοήθει Βασηλείῳ
Reverse
Inscription of three lines, crosses of dots above and below. Border of dots.
τεν
οοτ,
προεˊ
τῷ ἐνδοξοτάτῳ προέδρῳ
Obverse
Inscription of three lines, crosses of dots above and below. Border of dots.
ke̅o
ηθ
σηλ
Κύριε βοήθει Βασηλείῳ
Reverse
Inscription of three lines, crosses of dots above and below. Border of dots.
τεν
οοτ,
προεˊ
τῷ ἐνδοξοτάτῳ προέδρῳ
| Accession number | BZS.1947.2.538 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 24.0 mm; field: 17.0 mm |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει Βασηλείῳ τῷ ἐνδοξοτάτῳ προέδρῳ.
Lord, help Basil, the most illustrious proedros.
Commentary
In all likelihood this seal can be attributed to Basil Lekapenos, appointed endoxotatos proedros of the Senate by Nikephoros II Phokas shortly after his accession in 963.