Byzantine Seal in the name of Constantine Bourtzes, patrikios. First half of the 11th century (Lead, 22.77 mm, 8.46 g). [..]κε[..]θε[..], Patriarchal cross on three steps and ornamented at its base with fleurons that rise on both sides. Rev. + [KWN] / CTANTIN / πATPIKI / WTOR[..] / TZH. Cf. DO seals, BZS.1947.2.1027 and BZS.1958.106.4304. Cf. Cheynet-Vannier, "Les Bourtzès," no. 4 (with commentary, in Etudes prosopographiques, 15–55). Near Very Fine. Rare. Commentary published in the DO: “In his unpublished catalogue of the Shaw Collection, Laurent identifies this Constantine as the son of Michael Bourtzes, the conqueror and first duke of Antioch. Constantine served under Basil II, but was blinded by Constantine VIII upon his accession to the throne.” Lead.

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Byzantine Seal in the name of Constantine Bourtzes, patrikios. First half of the 11th century (Lead, 22.77 mm, 8.46 g). [..]κε[..]θε[..], Patriarchal cross on three steps and ornamented at its base with fleurons that rise on both sides. Rev. + [KWN] / CTANTIN / πATPIKI / WTOR[..] / TZH. Cf. DO seals, BZS.1947.2.1027 and BZS.1958.106.4304. Cf. Cheynet-Vannier, "Les Bourtzès," no. 4 (with commentary, in Etudes prosopographiques, 15–55). Near Very Fine. Rare. Commentary published in the DO: “In his unpublished catalogue of the Shaw Collection, Laurent identifies this Constantine as the son of Michael Bourtzes, the conqueror and first duke of Antioch. Constantine served under Basil II, but was blinded by Constantine VIII upon his accession to the throne.” Lead.

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