George stratelates (seventh century)
Obverse
Eagle with uplifted wings and head turned to right; in field above head of eagle, a cruciform invocative monogram inside a medallion (type V). Wreath border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει
Obverse
Eagle with uplifted wings and head turned to right; in field above head of eagle, a cruciform invocative monogram inside a medallion (type V). Wreath border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει
Reverse
Inscription in four lines with cross above. Wreath border.
γεωργ
ιωρ
τιλτ
η
Γεωργίῳ στρατιλατῃ
Accession number | BZS.1955.1.339 |
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Diameter | 22.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Zacos-Veglery, no. 621. |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει Γεωργίῳ στρατιλατῃ.
Theotokos help George stratelates.
Bibliography
- Byzantine Lead Seals, Vol. 1 (Open in Zotero)
Commentary
The word stratelates is misspelled, as στρατίλατῃ instead of στρατήλατῃ.