Vikarios (sixth century)
Obverse
Block monogram. Border of dots.
α - β - ι - κ - ο - ρ - υ
Βικάριου
Reverse
Inscription in four lines. In field above, cross. Border of dots.
δλ⸊
τ⸊θε
οτοκ
δούλου τῆς Θεοτόκου
Accession number | BZS.1955.1.39 |
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Diameter | 20.0 mm; field: 12.0 mm |
Translation
Βικάριου δούλου τῆς Θεοτόκου.
(Seal of) Vikarios, servant of the Theotokos.
Bibliography
- Byzantine Lead Seals, Vol. 1 (Open in Zotero)
Commentary
The obverse is uncertain. Zacos does not solve a similar seal (no. 584). It could be interpreted as Βάκκου or perhaps Ἰακώβου (with an ο as a stand-in for the ω). However, Βικάριου seems most likely.