Hyakinthos (?) koubikoularios (seventh century)
Obverse
Full-length figure of the Virgin Hodegetria, facing, nimbate, holding Christ in her l. arm; Christ has a nimbus cruciform and wears himation. In r. field, cross; l. field is cut-off. In r. field below cross, a cruciform invocative monogram. Wreath border.
Θεοτόκε Βοήθει
Obverse
Full-length figure of the Virgin Hodegetria, facing, nimbate, holding Christ in her l. arm; Christ has a nimbus cruciform and wears himation. In r. field, cross; l. field is cut-off. In r. field below cross, a cruciform invocative monogram. Wreath border.
Θεοτόκε Βοήθει
Reverse
Cruciform monogram. Wreath border.
- β - - ι - κ - λ - ν - ο - ρ - υ
Ὑακίνθου (?) κουβικουλαρίου
Accession number | BZS.1955.1.281 |
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Diameter | 27.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Zacos-Veglery, no. 1349. |
Translation
Θεοτόκε Βοήθει Ὑακίνθου (?) κουβικουλαρίου.
Theotokos, help Hyakinthos (?) koubikoularios.
Bibliography
- Byzantine Lead Seals, Vol. 1 (Open in Zotero)
Commentary
Another possible but less likely name that would complete the monogram with κουβικουλαρίου is Ἄνθου (Anthes).