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Theophylaktos (eleventh century)

 
 

Obverse

A peacock, looking to the right, with its tail displayed. Indeterminate border.

Reverse

Inscription in three lines with decorations above and below. Border of dots.

.  
θεο
φυλα
κτοσ
  

Θεοφύλακτος

Obverse

A peacock, looking to the right, with its tail displayed. Indeterminate border.

Reverse

Inscription in three lines with decorations above and below. Border of dots.

.  
θεο
φυλα
κτοσ
  

Θεοφύλακτος

Accession number BZS.1947.2.1617
Diameter 24.0 mm

Translation

Θεοφύλακτος.

Theophylaktos.

Commentary

The remains of an understrike are visible on both sides of the seal. Note that the inscription gives the name in the nominative.