Theodore topoteretes (seventh century)
Obverse
Depiction of standing eagle, wings raised, and head turned right. In the field above, cruciform invocative monogram (type V or VIII). Indeterminate border.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines, a decoration or ornament below. Wreath border.
τσ
ουλθε
οορτοπ
τιριτσ
τῷ σῷ δούλω Θεοδόρῳ τοπωτιριτ(ῃ) Σ...
Obverse
Depiction of standing eagle, wings raised, and head turned right. In the field above, cruciform invocative monogram (type V or VIII). Indeterminate border.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines, a decoration or ornament below. Wreath border.
τσ
ουλθε
οορτοπ
τιριτσ
τῷ σῷ δούλω Θεοδόρῳ τοπωτιριτ(ῃ) Σ...
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.1026 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 1.0 mm |
Translation
Κύριε or Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Θεοδόρῳ τοπωτιριτῃ Σ...
Lord or Mother of God, help your servant Theodore topoteteres of S...
Commentary
This seal is not included in the sections of Zacos–Veglery devoted to seals with representations of eagles. The last letter of the last line of the reverse appears to be a sigma, but it could also be an abbreviation mark.