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ID:     77001138
     [UNVERIFIED]
Type:     Byzantine
Region:     LEAD SEALS AND BULLAE
Issuer:     Lead Seals
Date Ruled:     Ephimianos
Metal:     Lead
Denomination:     PB Seal Ephimianos
Diameter:     25 mm
Weight:     15.89 g
Die Axis:     12 h
Obverse Description:     KE ROHQH Tw Cw DOVLw, patriarchal cross on three steps
Reverse Description:     +EFHMH
Primary Reference:     cf. BLS II 91 (for similar type)
Reference2:     DOCBS -
Reference3:     Seyrig -
Reference4:     Vatican -; Orghidan-; Jordanov -
Photograph Credit:     Classical Numismatic Group
Source:     http://www.cngcoins.com/Coin.aspx?CoinID=115561
Grade:     Good VF, tan patina.
Notes:     Sale: Triton XI, Lot: 1138 From the Robert E. Hecht Collection.An epi tou manglabiou was a commander of the manglabites, or the imperial bodygaurd. The manglabites’ accessibility to the emperor made them both influential and dangerous. One author writing in the late 11th century admonished that, “the foreigners and Romans on guard around the imperial court should not be late in getting paid but should each receive their provisions, fodder, and pay each month safe and sound without fail. Honor them and they shall not plot against you.” (Kekaumenos, Strategikon, 80) The unit was disbanded by the 12th century, after several conspiracies of the manglabites had been revealed.