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Theodore (sixth/seventh century)

 
 

Obverse

Eagle with uplifted wings and head turned to right. In field above head of eagle, cruciform monogram. Wreath border.

δ - ε - θ - ο - ρ - υ - ω

Θεοδώρου

Reverse

Inscription in three lines with a cross above and a start below. Wreath border.


λου
τησθεοτ
οκου

δούλου τῆς Θεοτόκου

Obverse

Eagle with uplifted wings and head turned to right. In field above head of eagle, cruciform monogram. Wreath border.

δ - ε - θ - ο - ρ - υ - ω

Θεοδώρου

Reverse

Inscription in three lines with a cross above and a start below. Wreath border.


λου
τησθεοτ
οκου

δούλου τῆς Θεοτόκου

Accession number BZS.1951.31.5.3013
Diameter 24.0 mm; field: 19.0 mm
Previous Editions

Zacos-Veglery, no. 2855.

Credit Line Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore.

Translation

Θεοδώρου δούλου τῆς Θεοτόκου.

(Seal of) Theodore, servant of the Theotokos.

Commentary

Δωροθέου is a valid alternative reading of the obverse monogram.

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