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Theophylaktos exkoubitor (eighth century)

 
 

Obverse

Cruciform invocative monogram (type V). Double border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription of four lines. Double border of dots.

θεοφ
υλκτο
υεβη
τοροσ

Θεοφυλάκτου ἐξ<κ>ουβήτορος

Obverse

Cruciform invocative monogram (type V). Double border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription of four lines. Double border of dots.

θεοφ
υλκτο
υεβη
τοροσ

Θεοφυλάκτου ἐξ<κ>ουβήτορος

Accession number BZS.1951.31.5.1067
Diameter 1.0 mm

Translation

Θεοτόκε βοήθει. Θεοφυλάκτου ἐξκουβήτορος.

Mother of God, lend Thy aid. (Seal of) Theophylaktos, exkoubitor.

Commentary

This seems to be an overstruck seal, as there appear to be traces of a previous strike on the obverse.