Theodore (tenth century)
Obverse
Cross ending in balls with flowery decorations; at crossing, an X ending in balls. In the quarters: ΣΤΡΣΣΦΡ|ΓΗΣΜ. Indeterminate border.
Σταυρὸς σφραγὴς μου
Obverse
Cross ending in balls with flowery decorations; at crossing, an X ending in balls. In the quarters: ΣΤΡΣΣΦΡ|ΓΗΣΜ. Indeterminate border.
Σταυρὸς σφραγὴς μου
Reverse
Cross ending in balls with decorations; at crossing, an X ending in balls. In the quarters: ΦΥΛΑΙ|ΘΕΟΔΟΡ. Indeterminate border.
καὶ φύλαξ Θεοδόρου
Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.2683 |
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Diameter | 16.0 mm |
Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
Σταυρὸς σφραγὴς μου καὶ φύλαξ Θεοδόρου.
The cross is my seal and the protector of Theodore.
Commentary
Dodecasyllable.