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Theodore (eleventh century, second half)

 
 

Obverse

The Mother of God holding the medallion of Christ before her. Inscription on either side: μρ̅θυ̅: Μ(ήτη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.

γρα
φασσφρ,
γιλο
γσθεο
ρ

γραφὰς σφρ(α)γίζω (καὶ) λόγους Θεοδώρου

Obverse

The Mother of God holding the medallion of Christ before her. Inscription on either side: μρ̅θυ̅: Μ(ήτη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.

γρα
φασσφρ,
γιλο
γσθεο
ρ

γραφὰς σφρ(α)γίζω (καὶ) λόγους Θεοδώρου

Accession number BZS.1958.106.4223
Diameter 20.0 mm; field: 14.0 mm
Previous Editions

Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden I, no. 381k.

Translation

γραφὰς σφραγίζω καὶ λόγους Θεοδώρου.

I seal Theodore's letters and correspondence.

Commentary

Bibliography

  • Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 1, Siegellegenden von Alpha bis inclusive My (Open in Zotero)