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BYZANTINE SEALS, Imperial Court. John Doukas, Caesar, 1060-1073. Seal or Bulla (Lead, 21 mm, 10.24 g, 12 h), Imperial palace of Constantinople. +ΘKE BOHΘEI TΩ CΩ ΔOYΛΩ / MHP-ΘOY Bust of the Virgin facing, nimbate, wearing pallium and maphorium, holding in both hands medallion of infant Christ. Rev. IΩ ΤΩ ΕYTYXECTAT KAICAPI Facing bust of Caesar John, wearing jewelled stephanos, divitision and ornamented chlamys, holding cross with his raised right hand. Zacos 2683. Extremely rare seal of the historical and particularly influential brother of Constantine X Doukas. Nearly very fine.
John Doukas, was the only brother of Constantine X Doukas. He was elevated to the office of Caesar on 1060, and retained the title even after his brother passed, on 1067. He was one of the most important member of the court especially from 1067 until his death in 1088.
John Doukas, was the only brother of Constantine X Doukas. He was elevated to the office of Caesar on 1060, and retained the title even after his brother passed, on 1067. He was one of the most important member of the court especially from 1067 until his death in 1088.