N. (seventh century)
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type VIII); in the quarters: ΤΩΣΩ|ΔΛΩ. Wreath border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ δούλῳ σου
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type VIII); in the quarters: ΤΩΣΩ|ΔΛΩ. Wreath border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ δούλῳ σου
Reverse
Cruciform monogram. Wreath border.
α - β - ε - ι - σ - τ - ω
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Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.2806 |
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Diameter | 35.0 mm; field: 28.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Zacos-Veglery, no. 3083. |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ δούλῳ σου N. (?).
Theotokos, help your servant N. (?).
Bibliography
- Byzantine Lead Seals, Vol. 1 (Open in Zotero)
Commentary
The reverse seal is unresolvable; there is likely a mistake. It cannot be Σεβαστιανῷ because there is no ν and it cannot be Βασιλείῳ because there is a τ. Additionally, on the left arm of the cruciform, there is an irregular vertical bar, either meant to explicitly indicate an iota, or to form part of an unfinished letter.