George (late seventh century)
Obverse
Soaring eagle with uplifted wings and head turned to right; in field above head of eagle, cruciform invocative monogram (type V). Wreath border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει
Obverse
Soaring eagle with uplifted wings and head turned to right; in field above head of eagle, cruciform invocative monogram (type V). Wreath border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει
Reverse
Inscription in two columns, read as for horizontal lines. In fields to l. and r. of inscription, palm branches; in fields above and below, crosses. All within wreath border.
γ ε
ω ρ
γ ι
ο υ
Γεωργίου
Accession number | BZS.1955.1.334 |
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Diameter | 29.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Zacos-Veglery, no. 615. |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει. Γεωργίου.
Theotokos, lend Thy aid. (Seal of) George.
Bibliography
- Byzantine Lead Seals, Vol. 1 (Open in Zotero)