Artavasdos, patrikios and kouropalates (eighth century)
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.5541 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Condition | Corroded. Blank too small for die. |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Oikonomides, Dated Seals, no. 32. |
Obverse
Poorly preserved cruciform invocative monogram (type V). In the quarters: τω|λωσ. Wreath border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ δούλῳ σοῦ
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, a cross between fleurons above and below. Wreath border.
ρτυσ
ωπτρι
κιωκου
ρπλτη
Ἀρταυάσδῳ πατρικίῳ καὶ κουραπαλάτῃ
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ δούλῳ σοῦ Ἀρταυάσδῳ πατρικίῳ καὶ κουραπαλάτῃ.
Mother of God, help your servant Artavasdos, patrikios and kouropalates.
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.5541 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Condition | Corroded. Blank too small for die. |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Oikonomides, Dated Seals, no. 32. |
Bibliography
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.5541 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Condition | Corroded. Blank too small for die. |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Oikonomides, Dated Seals, no. 32. |
Commentary
See the remarks on BZS 1955.1.700.