George bishop (sixth/seventh century)
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram. Wreath border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει
Reverse
Inscription in four lines. Wreath border.
.Ε
ΩΡΓΙ
ΕΠΙΣ..
Π..
Γεωργίου ἐπισκόπου
Accession number | BZS.1955.1.4613 |
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Diameter | 24.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Laurent, Corpus V/3, no. 1851. |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει. Γεωργίου ἐπισκόπου.
Theotokos, lend Thy aid. (Seal of) the bishop George.
Bibliography
- Le Corpus des sceaux de l’empire byzantin (Open in Zotero)
Commentary
The Η is missing in the invocative monogram, but its meaning is clear.