Agapetos notarios (sixth/seventh century)
Obverse
Eagle with open wings, between which is a cruciform invocative monogram (type I). Wreath border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει
Reverse
Block monogram reading νοταρίῳ, with a star below it and a Σ (crescent decoration) above; above, is an inscription in two lines. Wreath border.
αγα
πητω
Ἀγαπητῷ νοταρίῳ
Obverse
Eagle with open wings, between which is a cruciform invocative monogram (type I). Wreath border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει
Reverse
Block monogram reading νοταρίῳ, with a star below it and a Σ (crescent decoration) above; above, is an inscription in two lines. Wreath border.
αγα
πητω
Ἀγαπητῷ νοταρίῳ
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.2745 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 28.0 mm |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει Ἀγαπητῷ νοταρίῳ.
Theotokos, help Agapetos notarios.
Commentary
The Σ may represent an abbreviation for σακελλίου, thus saying that this Agapetos is a notarios of the sakellion. However, whether it is an abbreviation for this or something else or merely a decoration cannot be determined.
The dating of this seal is not definite; the block monogram and lettering appear to be sixth century, but the disposition of the seal hints at a later date.