Artavasdos patrikios and kouropalates (eighth century, first half)
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type V); in the quarters: τω|λωσ. Wreath border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ δούλῳ σοῦ
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type V); in the quarters: τω|λωσ. Wreath border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ δούλῳ σοῦ
Reverse
Inscription of five lines. Wreath border.
ρτ
υσω
πτρικιω
κουρπ
λτη
Ἀρταυάσδῳ πατρικίῳ (καὶ) κουραπαλάτῃ
Accession number | BZS.1955.1.702 |
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Diameter | 29.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Cf. Oikonomides, Dated Seals, no. 32. |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ δούλῳ σοῦ Ἀρταυάσδῳ πατρικίῳ καὶ κουραπαλάτῃ.
Theotokos, help your servant Artavasdos patrikios and kourapalates.
Bibliography
- A Collection of Dated Byzantine Lead Seals (Open in Zotero)
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Commentary
See the remarks on BZS.1955.1.700.