Theodore (sixth century)
Obverse
Cruciform monogram. Border of dots.
δ - - - ο - ρ - υ - ω
Θεοδώρου
Reverse
Inscription in four lines. Border of dots.
δ.
τησ
θεοτ
οκ
δούλου τῆς Θεοτόκου
Obverse
Cruciform monogram. Border of dots.
δ - - - ο - ρ - υ - ω
Θεοδώρου
Reverse
Inscription in four lines. Border of dots.
δ.
τησ
θεοτ
οκ
δούλου τῆς Θεοτόκου
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.184 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 22.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Zacos-Veglery, no. 509. |
Translation
Θεοδώρου δούλου τῆς Θεοτόκου.
(Seal of) Theodore, servant of the Theotokos.
Bibliography
- Byzantine Lead Seals, Vol. 1 (Open in Zotero)
Commentary
Zacos dates this seal to the seventh century, however the large, high-raised letters are more akin with the sixth century.