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George Monomachatos, proedros and duke (second half 11th century), the Virgin standing facing, holding the infant Christ on her left arm, **, rev. in six lines, *** , 7.44g. (Seyrig 210), extremely fine
George Monomachatos, proedros and duke (second half 11th century), the Virgin standing facing, holding the infant Christ on her left arm, **, rev. in six lines, *** , 7.44g. (Seyrig 210), extremely fine

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George Monomachatos, proedros and duke (second half 11th century), the Virgin standing facing, holding the infant Christ on her left arm, **, rev. in six lines, *** , 7.44g. (Seyrig 210), extremely fine

Lot Essay

Appointed duke of Dyrrachion in 1078, Geroges Monomachatos was dismissed by Alexis Comnenus after the coup d'Etat of 1081. He remained among the Serbs, returning to Byzantium only after a chrysobull guaranteed his security.