Basil, imperial cleric of the . . . (tenth/eleventh century)
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.2956 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 21 mm |
Obverse
Bust of the Virgin orans. Inscription: ̅ΘΥ̅ : Μήτηρ Θεοῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription in five lines with decoration above. Border of dots.
θκ̅ε,Θ,
ΑΣΙΛΕΙ,
ΑΣΙΛˋΚΛΙ
ΡΙΚΟΤΟΝ.
Τ..
Θεοτόκε βοήθει Βασιλείῳ βασιλικῷ κληρικὸ τῶν .ουτω..
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει Βασιλείῳ βασιλικῳ κληρικὸ τῶν .ουτω..
Theotokos, help Basil, imperial cleric of the . . . (?)
Commentary
The last word on this seal appears to be the name of a monastery or other such institution; however, the crack in the seal makes this part of the inscription illegible. It is also possible that this is a family name (beginning with Ν after the ΤΩ), but with this seal being that of a cleric, a religious institution is more likely.