Theodosios deacon and oikonomos (sixth/seventh century)
| Accession number | BZS.1947.2.412 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Field diameter | 18 mm |
| Condition | Chipped (top right, rev.). |
| Previous Editions | Laurent, Corpus V/1, no. 49. |
Obverse
A standing St. Sophia holding small cross before her. Inscription: Η|ΑΓ|Ι|ΑΣ|ΟΦ|Ι|Α: Ἡ ἁγία Σοφία. Wreath border.
Reverse
Inscription in five lines. Border of dots.
ΘΕ.
ΟΣΙ
ΙΚΟΝ
ΟΙΚΟΝΟ
Μ
Θεοδοσίου διακόνου καὶ οἰκονόμου
Translation
Θεοδοσίου διακόνου καὶ οἰκονόμου.
(Seal of) Theodosios deacon and oikonomos.
| Accession number | BZS.1947.2.412 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Field diameter | 18 mm |
| Condition | Chipped (top right, rev.). |
| Previous Editions | Laurent, Corpus V/1, no. 49. |
Commentary
The depiction of St. Sophia on the obverse likely indicates that this is the oikonomos of Hagia Sophia, per the suggestion of Laurent.