Stephen droungarios (eighth century, first half)
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type V). Wreath border.
Reverse
Inscription of three lines, preceded and followed by a cross flanked by floral decoration. Wreath border.
στεφν
ουρουγ
γριου
Στεφάνου δρουγγαρίου
Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.1236 |
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Diameter | 25.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Zacos-Veglery, no. 1610. Similar or parallel specimens: Laurent, Sceaux byzantins inédits, no. 14 (seventh century); Schlumberger, Sig., p. 337, no. 3 (seventh/eighth centuries). |
Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει. Στεφάνου δρουγγαρίου.
Mother of God, give Thy aid. (Seal of) the droungarios Stephen.
Bibliography
- Byzantine Lead Seals, Vol. 1 (Open in Zotero)
- Sigillographie de l’Empire byzantin (Open in Zotero)
- Sceaux byzantins inédits (Open in Zotero)