Theodore kourator of Kromna (eighth century)
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.823 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Condition | Blank too small for die. |
| Previous Editions | DO Seals 4, no. 19.1. Zacos-Veglery, no. 2421. |
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type V); in the quarters: -σ|-λ. No visible border.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines. No visible border.
θεοδ
ρκ
ρτορι
κροο
ν+
Θεοδώρῳ κουράτορι Κρομνον
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Θεοδώρῳ κουράτορι Κρομνον.
Mother of God, help your servant Theodore, kourator of Kromna.
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.823 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Condition | Blank too small for die. |
| Previous Editions | DO Seals 4, no. 19.1. Zacos-Veglery, no. 2421. |
Commentary
The correct spelling would have been Κρωμνῶν, genitive plural of the variant name "Kromnai." The existence of this kouratoreia is not known from any other source.
Kromna (modern Tekkeönü), 24 km northeast of Amastris in Paphlagonia, is poorly known. See Paphlagonien, 241-42.